Regent board urged to raise UIHC pay amid nurse and staff shortages
Gabrielle Schneiderman and SEIU members urge the Iowa Board of Regents to boost 2025 raises beyond 3 percent for UI Health Care staff. They cite 4200 workers, inflation outpacing raises, and minimal market adjustments in decades while USHC ends 2024 with a $3.2 billion net position and ongoing expansions. The columnist cites burnout, safety risks, and patient impact, calling for competitive salaries to attract and retain workers and protect Iowans.
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Iowans denounce bill weakening trans rights in Iowa
A longtime Iowan laments a bill sent to the governor to end civil rights protections for transgender people. She recalls historic battles for equality and warns of discrimination in housing, finance, and employment while urging a veto and rejecting a separate but unequal system.
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Defend veteran teachers against harmful House Study Bill 217
Molly Buck, a 30-year veteran teacher and former Iowa representative, warns that House Study Bill 217 would strip local control over layoffs, prioritize short-term savings, and threaten seniority protections. It risks pushing out experienced, high-paid educators and weakening mentorship, curriculum leadership, and student support. Buck urges fully funding public schools and preserving experienced teachers.
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Golden Dome zone hints at vaccine bill battles in Iowa
Bruce Lear critiques Iowa lawmakers for pursuing gene based vaccine bills and political posturing. He notes Senate File 360 and House File 712 would curb immunity for vaccine makers and urges moderation, citing past COVID responses and measles outbreak harms. Lear profiles his background with the Iowa State Education Association.
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