Nurses at Anaheim hospital hold 1-day strike to voice concerns about employee turnover

Source: CBS News

By Austin Turner
August 12, 2025 / 7:33 AM PDT / KCAL News

Registered nurses at an Orange County hospital are holding a one-day strike on Tuesday, claiming that management has refused to address concerns related to high nurse turnover.

The nursing staff at West Anaheim Medical Center said in a news release that it wants a new contract to improve conditions for safe patient care, provide ways to attract new nurses and retain them, and keep up on legal requirements on nurse-to-patient ratios.

"Our emergency department is often completely full with a large lobby of patients waiting to be seen," said Liz Rivera, RN in the telemetry unit. "Having a strong, experienced, well-trained workforce in all units will make a huge difference in getting our patients timely and critical care throughout the hospital."

Heather Foy, a nurse in the intensive care unit, said the hospital perpetually hires new graduates, who leave for other opportunities quickly after completing their training.


Registered nurses at West Anaheim Medical Center went on a single-day strike on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, to protest high turnover at the hospital, they said.

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