Been getting calls from SEIU?

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I got 3 calls from SEIU. I could not understand their accents and the first 2 hung up on me when I asked them to repeat what they were saying. The 3rd call was from an english speaking male whom I understand what he was saying. He was asking me 3 questions how CNA had bullied SEIU in Ohio. (connected to the HSA). I gave him an earful. Then they emailed me their web site "Shame on CNA." Pretty ugly stuff. I couldn't quite get the jist of how CNA "destroyed their union." What do you think? Where did they get my phone numbers and email address?

Red

I get SEIU stuff in the mail - just today in fact. It goes in the trash along with CNA stuff.

I've told the story about SEIU reps coming up here to rural Northern CA in their business suits and diamond rings and looking like mafia stereotypes. We peppered them with questions and they were a bit surprised by rural folks actually having brains. We did not want a union.

Funny to see both unions fighting it out . . . .

steph

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Just this week we've had CNA on site, passing around their brochures and trying to bust up our union. Its a little too coincidental that we are in bargaining right now. So yes, it is a little hard to know what's happening sometimes, I always thought CNA was good until I heard what they did in Ohio....

Actually what happened in Ohio was that RNs spoke with RNs telling them that it is possible to have contracts that allow you to be able to fully advocate for your patients. Most recent SEIU contracts have a couple clauses that discourage whistle blowing and give the employer's financial desires precedence over patients needs.

NNOC/CNA contracts do not have those limitations so you can, with the backing of the union, do anything and everything necessary to speak out for your patients.

CNA/NNOC was asked to come to Ohio by RNs there. I don't know where you work, but most likely, nurses there also asked CNA/NNOC to come.

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Specializes in med/surg.

Still getting harassed by SEIU. So far 3 phone calls, brochures. I live in an apartment that locks the doors at 6:00 pm. Last night 2 SEIU people knocked on my door at 7:00 p.m. I am the only senior in this building, called me by my first name. They were trespassing. Probably gave some story to a resident to let them in. They left their brochure at my door after I closed it. I got home today and there was another brochure in the mail. They sure seem to be spending a lot of money to usurp CNA. I wonder if they are hiring these people off the streets to knock on your door like they hire telemarketers to call us. Sure does seem like they are spending a lot of money for something.

I called my rep today and asked if he could get my name off CNA's public list.

Red

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Specializes in Med/Surg/Tele, Hem/Onc, BMT.

CNA does not have a public list. Your information is confidential. SEIU is getting your name from some where else. Most likley the BON registry list. You may work or live in an area where they are targeting a specific hospital.

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Specializes in ICU/CCU/TRAUMA/ECMO/BURN/PACU/.

Well, hopefully cooler heads will prevail soon among the so-called "leadership" at SEIU. Don't look now, but "here comes the judge." (anyone else out there remember Rowan and Martin's laugh in?):chuckle

A California Superior Court has issued a temporary restraining order against the Service Employees International Union President Andy Stern and SEIU to cease and desist the stalking, use of violence, and harassment of officers, directors and staff of the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee.

Under the order, SEIU and Stern are prohibited from stalking, threatening or following CNA/NNOC leaders staff at work, in hospitals, clinics, and offices, at their homes. They are also barred from following their cars, or harassing them with mail or phone calls.

Stern and SEIU will be required to appear in Oakland, Ca. court May 1 as the court considers a three-year injunction. The order, signed by the Hon. Jon Rantzman late Tuesday, April 15th, and issued Wednesday morning, is in effect immediately.

Here's a link to The Los Angeles Times Story:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-nurses17apr17,1,1579801.story

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Well, hopefully cooler heads will prevail soon among the so-called "leadership" at SEIU. Don't look now, but "here comes the judge." (anyone else out there remember Rowan and Martin's laugh in?):chuckle

Here's a link to The Los Angeles Times Story:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-nurses17apr17,1,1579801.story

of course....but wasnt it more like "here come da judge"? lol

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