How powerful are hospital unions?

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Just curious....

I start my first job as a GN at a large hospital that is unionized in August. During my interview, I was told that the staffing on the floor I will work on (telemetry) is 4:1.

Based on your experiences, are unions strict on ratios and can I consider 4:1 a promise? I'm new to all this union stuff so I'd appreciate it if someone can explain to me and explain if the ratios are mandatory!

Thanks!

Specializes in Critical-care RN.

This is the power of a labor union............... Sutter Tracy RNs Vote to Join CA Nurses Association | National Nurses United :hrnsmlys:

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Specializes in MPCU.
this is the power of a labor union............... sutter tracy rns vote to join ca nurses association | national nurses united :hrnsmlys:

"these include meal and break relief nurse positions to ensure that patients are safely cared for at all times," these are the type of things i would like to hear about unions. those things that actually help regular clinical nurses. the other issues listed in that article are less important to me.

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