WILTW 3/11/17: The Seven Stages of Grievance (Part III)

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

Hello everyone!

The past few weeks have presented challenges in having time to appear on AN, but I am excited to make a reappearance! I missed everyone-I have been off the grid learning about being a Grievance Chairperson, in addition to working on my clinical ladder/being an educator, learning a new specialty for my side gig, meetings, being under the weather, and having time to sleep!

I'm learning that being a Grievance Chair can be a 24-hour job; also being a Grievance Chair while learning as well as helping other grievance reps learn their position can be an interesting feat-we are learning together; being in a leadership position allows one to inspire through an evolutionary process; I am looking forward to making sure the reps are able to replicate that inspiration through times where they need representation for fairness in their own way. They are eager, and ready.

I also had my second representation: key areas of representing someone in a Grievance are related to The Seven Tests for Just Cause:

1. Reasonable Rule or Order: Are the employer's rule or managerial order reasonably related to the orderly, efficient and safe operation of the business?

This rule or order must not be arbitrary, capricious or discriminatory and must be related to the employer's stated goals and objectives; even if this order is unreasonable, the member MUST obey, except in cases when doing so would jeopardize health or safety.

2. Notice: Did the employer give any warning as to any possible discipline or consequence that could result from that employee's action or behavior?

While maintaining the contractural right to manage it's workforce by establishing the rules and orders necessary, the employer is responsible for informing the employees as to their meaning and application; the employer must advise the employee that any act of misconduct or disobedience would result in discipline-this statement should be clear, unambiguous and inclusive or any possible penalties.

(I find that management does not do this at all; they are very ambiguous when stating whether or not an employee will be written up for their actions; the employees I have represented state they were not notified about the potential write up)

3. Investigation: Prior to administering discipline, did the employer conduct an investigation to determine whether the employee did in fact violate or disobey a rule or order?

The employer's investigation must be made BEFORE any disciplinary action is invoked; the employer is prosecutor, judge and jury in discipline cases, and must beat the fully responsible Lilith for collecting any and all facts that are relevant to the final decision.

(I am finding during representation that this is totally one-sided in favor of management.)

Next week in part 4 will have the fourth test for just cause. Until then, more education, preparing for upcoming educational opportunities and all about he union business and a foot of snow to add to the excitement.

What have you learned this week?

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

I have to update everyone with so much!!!

So I went to my doctor & he wanted to test me for preeclampsia. That wasn't a fun 24 hours because every time I had to go to the bathroom I had to pee in the hat & transfer the urine into a container & then put that container into the fridge. I also got bloodwork done & at the last doctor's appointment my OB said I looked fine but he didn't have the results from the 24 hour urine.

I was due to have an appointment with my OB on the 8th before I was suppose to go in to the hospital to be induced on the 9th. But the morning of the 4th I thought my water broke & I started having contractions so we got everything in motion to go to the hospital. My water didn't break & I wasn't dialated any further than the 3cm I was already dialated. I thought they were going to hydrate me & send me home but since my contractions were getting stronger & I live over an hour & a half away the on call OB decided to admit me.

So I was admitted & moved to a room in L&D. I was given an antibiotic, epidural (that didn't completely work on my right side), popped my water & then given pitocin. For awhile I wasn't dialating past 4cm. I thought I'd be in labor all night & into the morning. I started fearing I'd need a c-section. Then all of a sudden I was in massive pain & pressure, shaking & shivering. I have never felt that kind of pain before. I went from 4cm to 10cm in less than 5 minutes. In 2 pushes my second son came into this world on 3/4/17 at 2317. He weighed 7lb 2oz & was 20.75in long.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

I'm currently in the hospital waiting to have my gallbladder removed! I don't know if it will be today or tomorrow but at least it will finally be taken out! Yippee! :yeah:

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I'm currently in the hospital waiting to have my gallbladder removed! I don't know if it will be today or tomorrow but at least it will finally be taken out! Yippee! :yeah:

Squeeeeeeee :inlove:!!! OC, Congrats on the birth of your bouncing baby boy (and *finally* getting that dang gallbladder removed!). I've been thinking of you often, so I'm thrilled to hear the update!

Yay!!!

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
Squeeeeeeee :inlove:!!! OC, Congrats on the birth of your bouncing baby boy (and *finally* getting that dang gallbladder removed!). I've been thinking of you often, so I'm thrilled to hear the update!

Yay!!!

Thank you on both fronts!

I am recovering now from the removal. I am in quite a bit of pain but it is bearable & at least I know this pain will go away!

I am missing both my boys terribly but I will go home tomorrow.

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I have to update everyone with so much!!!

So I went to my doctor & he wanted to test me for preeclampsia. That wasn't a fun 24 hours because every time I had to go to the bathroom I had to pee in the hat & transfer the urine into a container & then put that container into the fridge. I also got bloodwork done & at the last doctor's appointment my OB said I looked fine but he didn't have the results from the 24 hour urine.

I was due to have an appointment with my OB on the 8th before I was suppose to go in to the hospital to be induced on the 9th. But the morning of the 4th I thought my water broke & I started having contractions so we got everything in motion to go to the hospital. My water didn't break & I wasn't dialated any further than the 3cm I was already dialated. I thought they were going to hydrate me & send me home but since my contractions were getting stronger & I live over an hour & a half away the on call OB decided to admit me.

So I was admitted & moved to a room in L&D. I was given an antibiotic, epidural (that didn't completely work on my right side), popped my water & then given pitocin. For awhile I wasn't dialating past 4cm. I thought I'd be in labor all night & into the morning. I started fearing I'd need a c-section. Then all of a sudden I was in massive pain & pressure, shaking & shivering. I have never felt that kind of pain before. I went from 4cm to 10cm in less than 5 minutes. In 2 pushes my second son came into this world on 3/4/17 at 2317. He weighed 7lb 2oz & was 20.75in long.

Congrats!!!

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
Congrats!!!

Thank you!! :D

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He weighed 7lb 2oz & was 20.75in long.

Sounds like "Baby Chaos" is healthy and happy... Warm and sincere congratulations from Ohio :)

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I have to update everyone with so much!!!

So I went to my doctor & he wanted to test me for preeclampsia. That wasn't a fun 24 hours because every time I had to go to the bathroom I had to pee in the hat & transfer the urine into a container & then put that container into the fridge. I also got bloodwork done & at the last doctor's appointment my OB said I looked fine but he didn't have the results from the 24 hour urine.

I was due to have an appointment with my OB on the 8th before I was suppose to go in to the hospital to be induced on the 9th. But the morning of the 4th I thought my water broke & I started having contractions so we got everything in motion to go to the hospital. My water didn't break & I wasn't dialated any further than the 3cm I was already dialated. I thought they were going to hydrate me & send me home but since my contractions were getting stronger & I live over an hour & a half away the on call OB decided to admit me.

So I was admitted & moved to a room in L&D. I was given an antibiotic, epidural (that didn't completely work on my right side), popped my water & then given pitocin. For awhile I wasn't dialating past 4cm. I thought I'd be in labor all night & into the morning. I started fearing I'd need a c-section. Then all of a sudden I was in massive pain & pressure, shaking & shivering. I have never felt that kind of pain before. I went from 4cm to 10cm in less than 5 minutes. In 2 pushes my second son came into this world on 3/4/17 at 2317. He weighed 7lb 2oz & was 20.75in long.

Congratulations! I'd been wondering how you were! Hope you're home and feeling well. :inlove:

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
Sounds like "Baby Chaos" is healthy and happy... Warm and sincere congratulations from Ohio :)

Awwwww Baby Chaos, how cute! Thank you!! :)

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
Congratulations! I'd been wondering how you were! Hope you're home and feeling well. :inlove:

I was, then my gallbladder flared up again & I am currently in the hospital recovering from the surgery to remove it on 3/17. But everything is looking up!

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

Aww Glad to hear Baby Chaos and you are doing well Cherios!!! Positive vibes that your recovery is going as well as planned! :up:

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