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Unions urge full funding for Oregon State Hospital staffing in OHA budget hearing
Summary
Union representatives and hospital staff told the joint Ways and Means subcommittee that the governor's recommended funding for the Oregon State Hospital is needed to reduce overtime, add mental health technician positions and improve safety at the state's forensic hospitals.
Anthony Castaneda, speaking for SEIU 503, told the joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Services that the union supports the governor's recommended budget for the Oregon State Hospital to maintain staff levels and add positions to ensure patient care and safety.
"My name is Anthony Castaneda and I'm here today testifying on behalf of SEIU 503 to ensure that the Oregon State Hospital is adequately funded and staffed to provide high quality patient care," Castaneda said. He told the committee SEIU represents staff across OSH's three campuses in Pendleton, Junction City and Salem and advocated keeping current…
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