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Does any one work in a unionized facility

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[TD=width: 638] If you work in a unionized facility can you share your experience with me. This is for a class project

1. Benefits of Unionization

2. Limitations of Unionization

3. Issues Faced in the Health Care Setting

4. Strategies to Resolve Conflict and Enhance Employment Conditions

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    I can make this nice and short...its a joke.

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    1. Benefits of Unionization

    2. Limitations of Unionization

    3. Issues Faced in the Health Care Setting

    4. Strategies to Resolve Conflict and Enhance Employment Conditions

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    Since this is your assignment, what has your research demonstrated so far? There are quite a few peer-reviewed journal articles on the website. Many healthcare unions have websites with a wealth of information. Your last two subjects don't seem to be directly related to unionization of hospitals or healthcare facilities but the overall healthcare work environment.

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    Well i also wanted to hear from some one who have worked a unionized facility, thanks for you input though

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    !. I am ensured fair treatment by my employer and reasonably good working conditions. plus I have recourse if I have a problem. If I get in any kind of trouble I can have a union rep present during any meetings with a supervisor/manager. My rights are protected.

    2.It's is really a long process to get rid of bad employees.

    3. Our issues? Lack of staff.

    4. Our reps try to fight for stuff every time there is a new contract being negotiated.

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    !. I am ensured fair treatment by my employer and reasonably good working conditions. plus I have recourse if I have a problem. If I get in any kind of trouble I can have a union rep present during any meetings with a supervisor/manager. My rights are protected.

    2.It's is really a long process to get rid of bad employees.

    3. Our issues? Lack of staff.

    4. Our reps try to fight for stuff every time there is a new contract being negotiated.

    Isn't a significant part of Canadian healthcare is unionized?

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    Yes much of it is.

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    Isn't a significant part of Canadian healthcare is unionized?

    In my province, all public hospitals and public nursing homes are unionized. Many of the not for profit nursing homes/LTCs are unionized.

    There are huge issues right now because the government fund part of care in private facilities. They are given funds to cover union wages for RNs, LPNs, and care aides. However, management does not pay union wages to their staff and lay off anyone who tries to unionize. They are pocketing their staffs wages. They are under investigation

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    In my province, all public hospitals and public nursing homes are unionized. Many of the not for profit nursing homes/LTCs are unionized.

    There are huge issues right now because the government fund part of care in private facilities. They are given funds to cover union wages for RNs, LPNs, and care aides. However, management does not pay union wages to their staff and lay off anyone who tries to unionize. They are pocketing their staffs wages. They are under investigation

    I have Canadian family via marriage (GTA) and they were surprised that my nursing job was non union. Even more shocked that the majority of nursing jobs in my area (public, not-for-profit and private, save for school nurses) are non-union.

    Outside nursing I've worked union and non-union jobs. There are advantages and disadvantages to both sides

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    I just want to say thanks to everyone for sharing with me, I really appreciate this. It is really interesting to hear what some one has to say oppose to reading an article.

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    Thank you, i really appreciate your response. I am a new nurse and i haven't work in a union so i really appreciate the input of some one who has. Thank you

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    Benefits of unions:

    1. You have a voice. Management cannot just treat you however they please.

    2. Unions raise the wages for everyone. Even non-union shops have to compete so their employees benefit.

    3. It's harder to be fired just because someone doesn't like you.

    4. Wages and benefits are renegotiated on a regular basis.

    Downside:

    1. In the States, unions support political candidates and causes. Your mandatory dues may be supporting something or someone you don't approve of. Not sure if this happens in Canada; not that I remember.

    2. The tail sometimes wags the dog. Sometimes the employer really does have financial problems or the economy is bad. This is not a good time to try to get better perks and wages, but some militants will try anyway. Gives unions a bad name.

    3. Ineffectual managers will use the union as an excuse not to deal with a dead-wood employee. In reality, all a union can do is make sure the contract is followed re: discipline and termination. It is not in anyone's contract to retain their job if they're not doing it.

    4. According to current labour laws, staffing is not negotiable. So if work conditions are poor because of poor staffing, this is a tough one for the union to help with.

    Hope this helps. I can't tell you how thrilled I am that this issue is even being taught in nursing school. There is so much misinformation out there (hope everything I said is accurate and current). The more nurses understand labour relations, the more empowered we will become.

    Best wishes to you.

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