Healthcare workers are suffering in a culture of “presenteeism,” working while sick and having their jobs threatened when they don’t.

Here’s the Guardian’s piece on those we’ve lost. And here’s Kaiser Health News’ piece on healthcare workers being pressured to work while sick.

Watch the full video here

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