Julia RN

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1. Trouble at NYSNA?! Pension-Benefits-Staff Strike???

   Julia RN replied to Johnny Union RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   Looking at it objectively- it is an interesting case. The staff's union, USW, contends that the employer, NYSNA, used the interval of time when the workers were trying to get their union recognized,...

2. Trouble at NYSNA?! Pension-Benefits-Staff Strike???

   Julia RN replied to Johnny Union RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   Searched on the NLRB and there's a link to the case: http://www.nlrb.gov/case/03-CA-027723 It seems the staff's union filed a Unfair Labor Practice charge against nysna. A judge issued a decision in...

3. RN "Super Union"

   Julia RN replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   So they all joined CNA/NNOC- not that I think this is a bad thing. I do believe we are stronger together. This looks more like a new constitution for NNOC with an expanded leadership body, than a...

4. RN "Super Union"

   Julia RN replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   Exciting news - congratulations! I see the UAN website no longer exists- does the UAN no longer

5. Mandatory Flu vaccine

   Julia RN replied to mspazrn's topic in New York Nursing

   The New York State Department of Health adpoted this as an emergency regulation on August 13- see:...

6. Need opinions here on safe staffing ratios people!

   Julia RN replied to peanutbaby123's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   your topic is a great choice for your lobby day. if you are lobbying as part of a group or organization, you will likely be provided with the specific legislation or bill that they support. most of...

7. Assignment Despite Objection Form

   Julia RN replied to rabbitgirrl's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   We also use a protest of assignment (POA) form in my union. The professional association cautions nurses who are not covered by the union that using the form may put their job at risk. Our form states...

8. UAN/NNOC/MNA Form largest RN Union in History

   Julia RN replied to RN Power Ohio's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   Congratulations to all who are members of these organizations! This opens up a new realm of possibilities- the opportunity to realize a dream of unity for staff nurses that we have all often spoken...

9. CNA vs SEIU

   Julia RN replied to firstyearstudent's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   i think this is a really important discussion for everyone involved in the labor movement especially at this time. in the broad view, this is not just about two unions- it is about the importance of...

10. union pro or con

    Julia RN replied to mark3274's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    If I may- No one here is saying anything like that. Many brothers and sisters risked life and limb struggling for democracy against corrupt union bosses rather than give up the right to have union...

11. union pro or con

    Julia RN replied to mark3274's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    educated union members know that the antidote for corruption in the labor movement is union democracy. lessons of our forefathers have taught us well. dedicated union activists know that "watchdog" is...

12. A New National Union for ANA?

    Julia RN replied to Julia RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Agree with your analysis. Unfortunately, many union staff nurses (and their dues $) remain tied to ANA through mandated membership. I do think the "ratio fight", as well as the management influences...

13. union pro or con

    Julia RN replied to mark3274's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I don't characterize the power of collective action as a "crutch". It's great that you are able to be a strong advocate for your patients. Could you agree that your voice would be even stronger, carry...

14. A New National Union for ANA?

    Julia RN posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Looks like a do-over. From The Pulse, the official publication of the Montana Nurses Association at http://nursingald.com/uploads/newsletters/MT122008.pdf Excerpt from executive director, Robert...

15. Rights of Registered Nurses When Considering a Patient Assignment

    Julia RN replied to smoke over fire's topic in Retired Nurses

    This ANA position is a revison to replace the 1995 statement. While any nurse can file an objection to an assignment, the consequences may be severe without union protection- was true in 1995 and...