Julia RN

Julia RN

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  1. Trouble at NYSNA?! Pension-Benefits-Staff Strike???

    Looking at it objectively- it is an interesting case. The staff's union, USW, contends that the employer, NYSNA, used the interval of time when the workers were trying to get their union recognized, to change their terms and conditions. The employer...
  2. Trouble at NYSNA?! Pension-Benefits-Staff Strike???

    Searched on the NLRB and there's a link to the case: http://www.nlrb.gov/case/03-CA-027723 It seems the staff's union filed a Unfair Labor Practice charge against nysna. A judge issued a decision in favor of nysna for the larger part of the complain...
  3. RN "Super Union"

    So they all joined CNA/NNOC- not that I think this is a bad thing. I do believe we are stronger together. This looks more like a new constitution for NNOC with an expanded leadership body, than a "new union". I don't see PSNAP listed as an affiliat...
  4. RN "Super Union"

    Exciting news - congratulations! I see the UAN website no longer exists- does the UAN no longer exist?
  5. Mandatory Flu vaccine

    The New York State Department of Health adpoted this as an emergency regulation on August 13- see: http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/influenza/seasonal/providers/health_care_personnel_influenza_immunization_requirements.htm The powe...
  6. Need opinions here on safe staffing ratios people!

    your topic is a great choice for your lobby day. if you are lobbying as part of a group or organization, you will likely be provided with the specific legislation or bill that they support. most of the state staffing ratio bills seek to set a maximu...
  7. Assignment Despite Objection Form

    We also use a protest of assignment (POA) form in my union. The professional association cautions nurses who are not covered by the union that using the form may put their job at risk. Our form states that the nurse is notifying management that the a...
  8. UAN/NNOC/MNA Form largest RN Union in History

    Congratulations to all who are members of these organizations! This opens up a new realm of possibilities- the opportunity to realize a dream of unity for staff nurses that we have all often spoken of. Now, all I have to do is get my state to see the...
  9. CNA vs SEIU

    i think this is a really important discussion for everyone involved in the labor movement especially at this time. in the broad view, this is not just about two unions- it is about the importance of union democracy and what that means for workers. pr...
  10. union pro or con

    If I may- No one here is saying anything like that. Many brothers and sisters risked life and limb struggling for democracy against corrupt union bosses rather than give up the right to have union representation. Their sacrafices helped toughen up la...
  11. union pro or con

    educated union members know that the antidote for corruption in the labor movement is union democracy. lessons of our forefathers have taught us well. dedicated union activists know that "watchdog" is as an important part of their function as nurses ...
  12. A New National Union for ANA?

    Agree with your analysis. Unfortunately, many union staff nurses (and their dues $) remain tied to ANA through mandated membership. I do think the "ratio fight", as well as the management influences of the AHA and AONE, have a lot to do with what has...
  13. union pro or con

    I don't characterize the power of collective action as a "crutch". It's great that you are able to be a strong advocate for your patients. Could you agree that your voice would be even stronger, carry more weight, if all the nurses in the institution...
  14. A New National Union for ANA?

    Looks like a do-over. From The Pulse, the official publication of the Montana Nurses Association at http://nursingald.com/uploads/newsletters/MT122008.pdf Excerpt from executive director, Robert Allen, Address to the House of Delegates- October 2, 20...
  15. Rights of Registered Nurses When Considering a Patient Assignment

    This ANA position is a revison to replace the 1995 statement. While any nurse can file an objection to an assignment, the consequences may be severe without union protection- was true in 1995 and still true today (and acknowledged by ANA). You can c...