Union, yes or no?

[NICUNURSE]

I am a new nurse and have recently heard that the nurses at my hospital are considering going union. It seems (at least on my unit) that the biggest issue is pay. Are any of you guys union and if so, what do you think? And for those of you who don't agree with being union, why not?

[pickledpepperRN]

Originally posted by healingtouchRN

that makes me really sad I read it because my base is not that of even the new grads & I've been outta school since the '80's....& have certification in my specialty....(heavy sigh). I tried to get union at my hospital but it just got me alot of people who were scared to talk to me.

It is too bad fear keeps care standards and respect for nurses (including pay) low. If most are united it is still a struggle with management, but with the shortage they don't discipline a member of the majority.

Perhaps a teaching hospital or university hospital is near enough. I think the pay is better and there are certification bonuses.

[LLSRN]

Can anyone help me in finding out how to go about organizing a union? Who should I contact? Where should I look to start?

Thanks

[-jt]

the new national labor union for RNs is the United American Nurses,AFL-CIO (UAN). It's run for and by working staff nurses only. Current membership is over 100,000 staff RNs in 27 states, so far.

website: http://www.UANnurse.org

email: [email protected]

[MidMissouriRN]

Jt,

Thanks for the info and website. I am working with our local State Nusing Ass. (MONA) to get a union going here at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO.

[2bPhD]

No! If you are unhappy with your employer... resign!