Ok whats the deal? Union or not? (non-represented or union represented)

[MrLVNtoRN]

Maybe someone can shed some light on this, but i cant seem to understand clearly if i have to join a union or not. Ok, so I will be moving from Texas to Seattle in Aug, and when i license and start looking for a job will i have to be affiliated with a union or not? In Texas we do not have much information about unions and just wanted to know if that the norm in Wa. If its an option, what would be some of the pros and cons of joining a union (or not joining). Thanks again.

[CCL RN, RN]

The only problem I have with SEIU is trying to get ahold of a rep when you need one. CCLRN, have you had that problem?

God no! I've got multiple ways to contact them and they have always been quick to return calls, or visit our facility!

[tokmom, BSN, RN]

That's interesting. Our facility has issues with communication. In fact at our next contact negotiations we will tell them we are thinking of change because of this.

[MrLVNtoRN]

Thanks everyone for the feedback, I am in Seattle now and i guess I'll go with who ever hires me. By chance anyone know what the ave hourly wage is for new grads??

https://www.facebook.com/SeattleNurse

[geminiBSN75]

In NE Ohio new grads make $24-26 hr in the hospital setting

[kellygrey]

@lindarn do you have any suggestions for resources or sites to look at to learn more about what the union and what they are doing/ what is on their agenda re: "That is evidenced by the new contstruction, buying up of physician practices, etc. They do not put their money into the individuals who are making the money."

newish to nursing and new to unions!

 

thanks in advance!