ljenya

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.