Alameda Health System Layoffs Back on Track — April 17 Worker Rally as March Deferral Expires Without Resolution
After the March 4 deferral, Alameda Health System's 247-position elimination appears back on track as of April 17, with workers rallying under 'Stop the Layoffs, Save Our Public Healthcare.' The county working group has reportedly failed to find sufficient non-patient-facing cuts to avert the layoffs, which would close mental health and complex care programs at Highland Hospital serving Oakland's most vulnerable residents.
Key takeaways
- March deferral window closed without resolution — AHS layoffs appear back on track; mental health and complex care programs most at risk
- Contract between AHS and SEIU 1021 also expires June 30 — dual crisis of layoffs + contract expiration converging this summer
Primary source
IndyBayAffected FQHCs
FQHC Talent. (2026, April 17). Alameda Health System Layoffs Back on Track — April 17 Worker Rally as March Deferral Expires Without Resolution. Primary source: IndyBay. Retrieved April 28, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/ahs-layoffs-deferral-expired-april-2026
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