The Georgia AFL-CIO has announced a rally for Thursday,
Aug. 13, in support of nursing home workers organizing at PruittHealth-Virginia
Park.
In its announcement, the Georgia AFL-CIO writes that the
rally is meant to support workers “in their organizing efforts to make a fair
wage and decent benefits. And stand against excessive corporate greed.”
Organizers say that while the company received a rate
increase this year approved by the State of Georgia, workers at PruittHealth
are paid just a little more than minimum wage.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Pruitt
family were among Governor Nathan Deal’s top donors to his re-election campaign
last year.
PruittHealth had previously announced its official
expansion in Atlanta. PruittHealth – Virginia Park spans 3.6 acres in the
historic area of Atlanta known as Virginia-Highland. When completed, the 40,302
square foot building will allow PruittHealth to offer post-acute care services
to 128 beds and 18 specialty vent beds.
The rally at 1000 Briarcliff Rd NW, Atlanta, Ga., will
begin after 2 p.m.
