[sharona97]

Originally Posted by HM2Viking

I went through similar experiences when confronted by a bully boss. By using the union and interventions that they negotiated on behalf of all employees I was able to reclassify to a job that saved my pension, my insurance benefits and allowed me to go to school for my RN. While the abusive period sucked and I am still recovering from the emotional abuse in the long run the system worked. I will end up much better off in the middle to long term because of the help of the union. Dues are very cheap insurance to pay for the protection afforded against unfair and discriminatory treatment.

Hey Viking,

It can certainly be a head trip, I haer you all the way. I'm glad things worked out for you in terms of education and for your brotherhood loyalty.

Since that job, I can now tell my husband I see your point in something concerning a work issue and he (rarely) rears up with union issues. When I became ill (misdiagnosed yadeee yadee ya) he knew exactly what to do even though it felt uncomfortable to me, but I had exhausted all my options and I used my hard earned union dues for my worker's rights. Thanks for the support.

[HM2Viking]

Us Minnesotans have to stick together.....

[sharona97]

Originally Posted by HM2Viking

Us Minnesotans have to stick together.....

We are just too dang nice,yah?

Have a good evening.

[HM2Viking]

ya sure du betcha

[sharona97]

Originally Posted by HM2Viking

ya sure du betcha

You're killin me! lol lol

[HM2Viking]

I grew up speaking western minnesota norwegian english dontcha know...

[sharona97]

Originally Posted by HM2Viking

I grew up speaking western minnesota norwegian english dontcha know...

I wish I was more computer savvy. Whew, for a minute there I thought maybe FARGO!!!lol

[fronkey bean]

HM2Viking, Perhaps, if you would try to see the other side of an issue, you could see that conservatives aren't evil people trying to make other people suffer in order to keep up their standard of living (I base this on the quote at the bottom of your posts). I am as locally involved as I can be w/ two small children who I homeschool and a full time job. I wouldn't have time to launch a campaign if I did not like something the union was advocating for. Why can't they just stick to informing their members and advocating for their members instead of trying to shape the political scene to their advantage? That's all I want, someone who will use the money I pay in dues and not try to make me agree w/ any particular cause, liberal or conservative.

[pickledpepperRN]

Please tell me what I am missing.

Lots of good people are philosophically opposed to organized unions.
A great friend of mine, a Seventh Day Adventist does not pay dues for religious reasons (her money goes to charity instead). She chooses to work at our union hospital because our patient care is excellent and we like her so much.


In the recent couple decades I've known MANY nurses who were anti union and are now some of our best leaders.

SOME leaders of both parties and most of us make thoughtless comments.
I think it is a crying shame that people suffer and die needlessly in this country. We have the resources to ensure we all have the minimums needed (Maslow) so it must be the system.

[herring_RN]

CNA/NNOC contracts have created new standards for RNs and patient protection.
A crucial part of quality patient care is reversing the trend of inadequate hospital staffing that is putting patients at risk and driving
nurses out of the profession.
CNA representation provides nurses with a voice in patient care decisions, which we can use to create safer healthcare facilities to protect our patients, our licenses, and ourselves.

http://www.calnurses.org/assets/pdf/cna101.pdf