Julia RN

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, to change their terms and conditions. The employer...

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 favor of nysna for the larger part of the complain...

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 Allen, Address to the House of Delegates- October 2, 20...

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 "new union". I don't see PSNAP listed as an affiliat...

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

The New York State Department of Health adpoted this as an emergency regulation on August 13- see: http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/influenza/seasonal/providers/health_care_personnel_influenza_immunization_requirements.htm The powe...

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 the state staffing ratio bills seek to set a maximu...

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 that the nurse is notifying management that the a...

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 of. Now, all I have to do is get my state to see the...

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 union democracy and what that means for workers. pr...

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 representation. Their sacrafices helped toughen up la...

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 as an important part of their function as nurses ...

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 of the AHA and AONE, have a lot to do with what has...

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 more weight, if all the nurses in the institution...

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 still true today (and acknowledged by ANA). You can c...

I had posted about this previously in a different thread- https://allnurses.com/forums/f8/safe-staffing-saves-lives-ana-has-started-campaign-us-288904-20.html#post3164301 The 1995 document that this proposed revision would replace is attached there. ...

A quick look at the Oncology Nursing Society website did not offer much in the way of help with this issue. From what I see, they do not take a position on staffing ratios and their legislative advocacy program does not mention any staffing bills whi...

Glad to see this thread is still active- agree with the advice that we must keep the pressure on our reps to do what must be done. Safe staffing will save lives and healthcare $$ as well by improving quality and delivery of effective care. However, I...

I think it's more than that- each way of negotiating has its advantages.

cheu looks to have about 2500 members- a lot less than the rn membership of cna. sorry- but at least for now, it looks like a different union only on paper- a division of cna created to represent workers other than rns. different staff might be assig...

Wanted to post an update- On Sept 8, 2008, ANA and a former president of the Michigan Nurses Association jointly filed a lawsuit against the Michigan Nurses Association. Apparently, ANA is attemptng to enforce its bylaws in court. After California le...

So this I don't get... Being curious, I looked up CHEU. It doesn't look like an "affiliate". Rather, it looks like it is CNA- same address, all money goes to CNA for representation, no staff of its own, etc. (go to www.cheu.org and you land at CNA) S...

Noticed they do not mention New York or Michigan- and only a passing mention to Minnesota. Those state Nurses Association's unions are proposing ratio legislation with mandated minimum numbers that are upwardly adjustable for acuity and other factors...

Another quote from the article: "Even in states with no staffing legislation in the works, Dodge urges hospitals to pay attention to the trend. She recommends that all hospitals start staffing plan committees with nurse input. "Staffing committees ar...

nurses take campaign for safe staffing levels to capitol hill posted by mike hall on july 14, 2008 afl-cio now blog "the formula too many hospitals use today to establish nurse-to-patient ratios should be called the “whatever-we-can-get-away with” fo...