Nurses Strike Over Staffing Crisis | Chico News

Chico News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 4, 2026 · 1m

Nurses and healthcare workers at Shasta Regional Medical Center staged a 24-hour walkout over crushing staffing shortages, forcing them to work longer hours, skip breaks, and even push through injuries — all while trying to keep patients safe. The union, negotiating since last year, demands better staffing, retention incentives, and protections for speaking up. Prime Healthcare says it’s bargaining in good faith, but frontline staff say the balance is broken. This strike in Redding is part of a growing national movement, with similar walkouts happening in Anaheim, Reno, and Chicago — a…