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Jan 23, 2008 06:13 AM

LPN Union


What does it take to get a union startred for LPN's in the south? I have heard for years that if a LPN tries or talks union they loose their job and then end up at the Board of Nursing on false charges.


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Old Jan 23, 2008, 06:34 AM

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I would contact AFSCME.org. I think SEIU represents some LPN's. Best of luck! In solidarity...
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from Fiona59
Old Jan 23, 2008, 12:24 PM

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Don't use a company phone or computer for anything related to your quest for information on unions.

Having said that, nearly every nurse I know is a union member (only family doctors and some clinics up here are non-union).

Try a public service union. Hell, I belong to the same union as prison guards and social workers. You'd be surprized who might be interested.
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from linzz
Old Jan 23, 2008, 01:35 PM

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Here in Ontario, most places are unionized including most LTC homes and retirement homes. As noted above the union may include any type of worker. Unions are just a fact of life here.
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from 5mustangs
Old Jan 24, 2008, 08:44 AM

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Thanks for all the replies, I would like to get involved with a union, but first there has to be one. Here in the south ( Alabama) there are none for LPN's. Guess I will start by doing a little research on the subject. If anyone has helpful suggestions please share.
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