Allen McCloskey
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Allen McCloskey | |
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| Born | 1 October 1981 (age 41) Eureka, California |
| Nationality | Yurok, American |
| Occupation | Political activist |
| Years active | 2016-present |
Allen McCloskey (born 1981) is a Native American political activist and former delegate to the California State Democratic Party, representing California's 2nd State Assembly district, and candidate for the First District seat on the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors in the 2019 election. He is best known for his political activism as a member of the California Progressive Democrats and as a Union Steward with NUHW.[1][2][3] He has garnered public attention for his political activism promoting the rights of workers in protests against Saint Joseph Healthcare [4] and Rockport Healthcare Services,[5][6] as well as his activism for Indigenous American causes, including the return of Tuluwat Island in Humboldt Bay to the Wiyot Tribe, the Yurok Tribe, and the un-damming of the Klamath River,[7][8] and most recently advocating for the Indian Child Welfare Act.[9]
Saint Joseph Healthcare Unionization and Protests
McCloskey, as a clinical lab technician at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Eureka, California led the unionization of Saint Joseph Hospital and Redwood Memorial Hospital prior to the hospitals' acquisition via a merger by Providence Health & Services.[10] After the merger, the National Union of Healthcare Workers and the California Nurses Association declared a staffing emergency at both hospitals.[11][12][13] McCloskey was a prominent critic of staffing issues at the hospital, and a steadfast advocate for patient rights and the preservation of outlying medical clinics. In a series of public protests, he spoke about the issue, stating that staff commonly heard the complaint that the administration cared more about “productivity and profits than [they] do about patient care.” [14][15] He continued to represent the union in staffing negotiations for several years.[16]
Political Career
McCloskey represented the California Democratic Party as a 2nd State Assembly district delegate.[17] In 2016 he was a candidate for city council in Eureka, California. [18][19][20] In 2019 he ran for First District Supervisor in Humboldt County.[21][22] He withdrew from political campaigning citing unexpected health concerns.[23][24]
References
- ↑ Goff, Andrew. "St. Joseph Hospital Workers Protest Staffing Levels; Employee Says She Peed Her Pants When No One Could Relieve Her For a Bathroom Break". Lost Coast Outpost. Lost Coast Communications. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ↑ "Eureka Times-Standard: St. Joseph service workers say 'yes' to union; organizers now prep for negotiations". National Union of Healthcare Workers. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ The Lumberjack Staff (22 January 2019). "The Lumberjack Newspaper, January 22, 2019". The Lumberjack Newspaper. p. 3. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ↑ Burns, Ryan. "St. Joseph Health Lays Off 35 Employees". Lost Coast Outpost. Lost Coast Communications. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ↑ Burns, Ryan. "Two Protests, Same Place, Same Time, Will Target Different Agencies For Pending Nursing Home Closures". Lost Coast Outpost. Lost Coast Communications. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ↑ "Competing Protests With a Shared Goal: Keeping Eureka's Skilled Nursing Facilities From Closing". Lost Coast Outpost. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ "Arkley's Indian Island offer sparks outrage". Times-Standard. 2017-08-04. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ↑ "Standing in solidarity with the Wiyot Tribe". The Lumberjack. 2017-09-27. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ "McCloskey et al v. Humboldt County Sheriff's Department et al". Justia Dockets & Filings. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ↑ "Melinda Ciarabellini Bows Out of Reelection Bid With Classy, Heartfelt Letter to the People of Eureka". Lost Coast Outpost. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ Estrada, Natalya. "St. Joseph Hospital Faces Criticism as Staffing Crisis Looms". KHSU. Humboldt State University. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ↑ Reporters, Previous (2018-09-08). "St. Joseph Hospital faces scrutiny from the National Union of Healthcare Workers - KIEM-TV | Redwood News". KIEM-TV | Redwood News. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ↑ Gooch, Kelly. "Nurses claim staffing crisis at 2 California hospitals". www.beckershospitalreview.com. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ↑ "Humboldt County NUHW members discuss St. Joseph's low wages on KHSU's Thursday Night Talk". National Union of Healthcare Workers. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ↑ Harris, Alexis (3 October 2018). "Medical workers protest layoffs". The Lumberjack. p. 3. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ↑ Javid, Marissa Papanek, Nazy (2018-09-13). "St. Joseph Health lays off dozens of employees in Humboldt, chief executive responds". KRCR. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Resolutions Committee Report – May 2019 State Convention" (PDF). CADEM. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ↑ Reith, Sarah (2017-01-08). "Democrats vote for delegates, expressing alarm and frustration • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA". The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ↑ "Eureka selects Allison to lead Ward 4". Times-Standard. 2016-11-09. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ "Better know a ward: Eureka's ward system up for a vote Nov. 8". Times-Standard. 2016-10-30. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ↑ "Allen McCloskey, Activist and Democratic Party Delegate, Announces Campaign for Humboldt First District Supervisor". Lost Coast Outpost. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ↑ "(PHOTOS/VIDEO) Progressive Activist Allen McCloskey Launches Campaign for First District Supervisor in Ferndale". Lost Coast Outpost. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ↑ Burns, Ryan. "McCloskey Drops Out of Eureka's Fourth Ward City Council Race Citing Health Issue". Lost Coast Outpost. Lost Coast Communications. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ↑ "Allen McCloskey Announces He's 'Walking Away' From Campaign for County Supervisor". Lost Coast Outpost. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
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