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Unions urge DPH to audit Felton Institute amid allegations of union-busting; directors outline subacute SNF plans and APEC preparedness
Summary
Multiple SEIU representatives urged the Health Commission to audit the Felton Institute and pause city contracts, alleging missed service targets, poor conditions and union-busting; the director's report updated the commission on APEC health preparedness, a 23-bed Chinese Hospital subacute unit (target late 2025/early 2026), contingency management for stimulant use disorder and soda-tax-funded dental screens.
Several union representatives told the San Francisco Health Commission they believe the Felton Institute, a nonprofit contractor that receives city and state funding, is failing to meet service targets, mistreating staff and actively interfering with union organizing.
Xu Min Lee (SEIU 1021) told commissioners Felton received about $16 million from DPH this fiscal year and that monitoring reports indicate Felton missed contracted unit-of-service targets, had high staff turnover and safety issues including citations for rodent feces and a child injury. Brandon Dawkins (SEIU Local 1021) and organizer…
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