illegal Wage reduction in bay area

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I am a 5 yrs experienced RN and newly hirely in one of the big teaching hospitals in bay area (san francisco). I have been paid two times so far as the statement of emplyment offered per my years of nursing experience (5yrs). However, I would like to get some help desperately.

Yesterday, I got a phone call from HR. They said they has set up my hourly wage too high and will cut my wage down 2 steps (about 1.5yrs) starting next pay period because the nurse's union contact expired last year. In other words, they wont count my nursing experience for 1. 4 yrs (from may.2004 to July.2005) since collective bargaining agreement with CNA union was expired last year in May.

I believe it is unlawful. Becase nobody explained me anything about that union contract was expired when I was hired. In other words, they did not mention anything about my years of nursing experience wont be counted because of expiration of collective bargaining agreement with CNA union since last year in May. When I was hired, they said the pay scale is sturctured and offered the same amount of hourly rate that I am getting right now. What they said though, since nurses on negociation, the pay scale will be increased once it is finalized.

The summary of emplyment offered by this hospital clearly stated about my current wage and I signed on it. Then, I believe it is a final deal and nobody is able to just change it because they thought they made mistake. About the mistake, the HR person wouldnt even want to accept it. He just said they are just adjusting it.

if somebody out there, pls help me. I am new this area and has no friend to help me. (just moved from other state) Also, I am the only income source in my family.

any comments appreciated.

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Hello

I am a 5 yrs experienced RN and newly hirely in one of the big teaching hospitals in bay area (san francisco). I have been paid two times so far as the statement of emplyment offered per my years of nursing experience (5yrs). However, I would like to get some help desperately.

Yesterday, I got a phone call from HR. They said they has set up my hourly wage too high and will cut my wage down 2 steps (about 1.5yrs) starting next pay period because the nurse's union contact expired last year. In other words, they wont count my nursing experience for 1. 4 yrs (from may.2004 to July.2005) since collective bargaining agreement with CNA union was expired last year in May.

I believe it is unlawful. Becase nobody explained me anything about that union contract was expired when I was hired. In other words, they did not mention anything about my years of nursing experience wont be counted because of expiration of collective bargaining agreement with CNA union since last year in May. When I was hired, they said the pay scale is sturctured and offered the same amount of hourly rate that I am getting right now. What they said though, since nurses on negociation, the pay scale will be increased once it is finalized.

The summary of emplyment offered by this hospital clearly stated about my current wage and I signed on it. Then, I believe it is a final deal and nobody is able to just change it because they thought they made mistake. About the mistake, the HR person wouldnt even want to accept it. He just said they are just adjusting it.

if somebody out there, pls help me. I am new this area and has no friend to help me. (just moved from other state) Also, I am the only income source in my family.

any comments appreciated.

If everyone hired in the same time frame is experiencing a similar cut measured in the same manner, it stinks but its not illegal. Consider what haoppened to thousands and thousands of people in LTC, HH and other health care sectors after PPS. Massive layoffs at worst, pay cuts at best. An offer letter if I am correct in understanding what you received, simply states the basic terms of your employment as of the date you start. Somewhere in the employee handbook or other materials you may have received, there is a reference to" no guarantee of ongoing employment or terms specific to this letter" or something to that effect. Carefully review everything you were given at the time of employment. I'm sorry this has happened to you. Best of luck to you.

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Hello

I am a 5 yrs experienced RN and newly hirely in one of the big teaching hospitals in bay area (san francisco). I have been paid two times so far as the statement of emplyment offered per my years of nursing experience (5yrs). However, I would like to get some help desperately.

Yesterday, I got a phone call from HR. They said they has set up my hourly wage too high and will cut my wage down 2 steps (about 1.5yrs) starting next pay period because the nurse's union contact expired last year. In other words, they wont count my nursing experience for 1. 4 yrs (from may.2004 to July.2005) since collective bargaining agreement with CNA union was expired last year in May.

I believe it is unlawful. Becase nobody explained me anything about that union contract was expired when I was hired. In other words, they did not mention anything about my years of nursing experience wont be counted because of expiration of collective bargaining agreement with CNA union since last year in May. When I was hired, they said the pay scale is sturctured and offered the same amount of hourly rate that I am getting right now. What they said though, since nurses on negociation, the pay scale will be increased once it is finalized.

The summary of emplyment offered by this hospital clearly stated about my current wage and I signed on it. Then, I believe it is a final deal and nobody is able to just change it because they thought they made mistake. About the mistake, the HR person wouldnt even want to accept it. He just said they are just adjusting it.

if somebody out there, pls help me. I am new this area and has no friend to help me. (just moved from other state) Also, I am the only income source in my family.

any comments appreciated.

:angryfire I think you have a point. Unfortunately, I work in a right to work state. To my knowledge the Department of Labor and Industry would be the place to lodge your complaints or at least to get an answer. Being in a union environment you may need to go through your shop steward/ union rep first. Of that I am not sure.

In law, generally speaking, the HR department is acting as an agent of the corporation. Written offers should therefore be binding. If your wage offer was not in writing you will not have a leg to stand on.

I hope this helps. Good luck to you!

Mark

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Specializes in Public Health, DEI.

Do you have a signed contract? I can't imagine how they can get away with this if you do. The first thing I'd do is call my union rep and take it from there, though.

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Specializes in Case Mgmt; Mat/Child, Critical Care.

I would talk to my NM pronto and tell her this is not acceptable! There are tons of jobs in northern Cali. Especially if there is not a union covering you now, then your salary is negotiable.

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.

This stinks, I am unsure of it being legal or not. Hope this resolves soon and good luck.

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