Johns Hopkins Medicine

Baltimore, United States

Johns Hopkins Medicine is an academic medical center that combines research, education, and patient care. It integrates the expertise of Johns Hopkins University with clinical care and is renowned for its advanced healthcare services, innovative treatment methods, and medical research.

CCI Score

21.99

-0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Graduate Student Union Contract Win at Johns Hopkins

Graduate students affiliated with Johns Hopkins secure their first union contract after prolonged negotiations, resulting in historic wage increases and improved benefits such as financial support for visa fees, transit passes, and extended leave for caregivers.

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Johns Hopkins Medicine is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

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Latest Events

APR

24

2024

Graduate Student Union Contract Win at Johns Hopkins
72.49

Graduate students affiliated with Johns Hopkins secure their first union contract after prolonged negotiations, resulting in historic wage increases and improved benefits such as financial support for visa fees, transit passes, and extended leave for caregivers.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 30

The union contract win marks a significant advancement in labor rights, with improved financial support and benefits, directly supporting fair labor practices and worker empowerment. These gains align with progressive, anti-authoritarian values by ensuring more equitable treatment for graduate student workers.

Johns Hopkins graduate students win first union contract
DEC

31

2023

Johns Hopkins Lobbying Expenditure in 2023
-26.34

The article reports that Johns Hopkins University spent $1,024,000 on lobbying activities in 2023. Although the report is focused on the university, given the integrated nature of Johns Hopkins Medicine within the broader Johns Hopkins system, this political spending raises concerns regarding undue corporate influence.
-30

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 30

The reported lobbying expenditure of $1,024,000 in 2023 highlights the use of significant financial resources to influence political decisions. From an anti-authoritarian perspective, such political lobbying can contribute to a system where corporate interests unduly sway policy outcomes, which is concerning in the context of fostering democratic accountability.

Johns Hopkins University Issues Lobbied • OpenSecrets
OCT

01

2023

Support for Nurse Unionization at Johns Hopkins Hospital
68.52

Johns Hopkins Medicine affirmed its commitment to respecting nurses' rights to unionize following a resolution by Baltimore City Council urging the hospital not to interfere with unionization efforts. The statement was issued amid ongoing debates over working conditions and nurse retention at the hospital.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 30

Johns Hopkins Medicine’s public statement upholding nurses' right to unionize demonstrates a commitment to fair labor practices and worker empowerment, aligning with progressive and anti-authoritarian values. This positive stance on labor rights contributes favorably to its ethical business practices.

Unionizing Efforts For Nurses At Johns Hopkins Hospital Divides Medical Community
FEB

01

2023

PhD Students Vote for Union Representation
64.12

Johns Hopkins PhD students overwhelmingly voted to unionize, selecting TRU-UE as their exclusive bargaining representative. The unionization effort reflects a broader trend in academia toward securing workers’ rights and fair labor practices.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 30

The unionization vote by PhD student workers at Johns Hopkins represents a significant win for labor rights and collective bargaining. This positive development enhances worker protections and aligns with anti-authoritarian, pro-worker values by ensuring that marginalized voices in academia gain representation.

Johns Hopkins PhD students vote in favor of unionization
JAN

01

2023

Johns Hopkins Lobbying Expenditure in 2023
-23.84

Johns Hopkins Health System spent $200,000 on lobbying activities in 2023, as reported by OpenSecrets. This expenditure highlights the practice of corporate lobbying, which can unduly influence policy-making.
-30

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 30

The reported $200,000 lobbying expenditure by Johns Hopkins Health System in 2023 represents a significant allocation of resources aimed at influencing public policy. While lobbying is a common corporate practice, from an anti-fascist perspective such political engagement can contribute to increased corporate influence over democratic processes, potentially sidelining the needs and rights of marginalized communities.

Johns Hopkins Health System Lobbying Reports • OpenSecrets
DEC

04

2018

Baltimore City Council Resolution Supports Nurses' Union Organizing at Johns Hopkins Hospital
39.40

Baltimore City Council adopted a resolution urging Johns Hopkins Hospital to allow nurses to conduct union organizing activities without interference. The resolution was a response to longstanding concerns over the hospital's practices that hinder nurses' efforts to unionize, and it emphasizes the importance of protecting workers' rights and improving patient advocacy.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

March 30

The political action by Baltimore City Council demonstrates a commitment to advancing worker rights and holding institutions accountable for obstructing union efforts. This aligns with progressive public behavior, challenging authoritarian management practices.

Baltimore City Council Resolution Calls on Johns Hopkins Hospital to Allow Nurses to Conduct Union Organizing Activities Without Interference
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 30

By addressing longstanding concerns over hospital management's obstruction of union organizing efforts, the resolution highlights significant issues in labor relations and human rights practices. The action supports ethical treatment of workers and promotes safer and more dignified working conditions.

Baltimore City Council Resolution Calls on Johns Hopkins Hospital to Allow Nurses to Conduct Union Organizing Activities Without Interference
JUN

25

2018

Unfair Labor Practice Charge at Johns Hopkins Hospital
-40.45

Registered nurses at Johns Hopkins Hospital have filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board, alleging that hospital management blocked their legal right to organize and communicate about unionizing, while employing anti-union consultants.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 30

The article reports that nurses at Johns Hopkins Hospital allege violations of their federally protected rights by being prevented from discussing unionization and by the hiring of anti-union consultants. Such actions undermine fair labor practices and worker rights, thus scoring negatively from a labor relations and human rights perspective.

Johns Hopkins Nurses File Unfair Labor Practice Charge Alleging Hospital is Violating Federal Law by Interfering with Nurses’ Right to Communicate Freely