Sherwood

Sherwood

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  1. Scripps Encinitas is an OPEN SHOP, CNA loses "union security clause"

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I do not want to put words in your mouth Liz but reading into this leads me to believe that you think that you automatically believe the non-union non dues paying RN's should be paid less and be...

  2. Scripps Encinitas is an OPEN SHOP, CNA loses "union security clause"

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    strong because everyone had a choice! that is the problem with union security clauses, the choice is limited by contract. one reason i believe that all states should be "right to work" states....

  3. Scripps Encinitas is an OPEN SHOP, CNA loses "union security clause"

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Unfortunately yes, unions have demanded nurses be terminated for non payment of union dues. In fact the courts recently upheld the request for termination. See http://www.stopunions.com for that...

  4. Scripps Encinitas is an OPEN SHOP, CNA loses "union security clause"

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If no one voted? I guess nothing would change then. But even if only five voted then the majority (50% + 1) would decide the fate of the entire nursing staff. That is why voting is so important and...

  5. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This thread has gotten way off

  6. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Scripps Encinitas first decertification campaign last summer was unsuccessful on the surface. Perseverance paid off as the nurses in favor of decertification continued their campaign. The CNA in their...

  7. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    At my Hospital in Orange County California our management has given us an 8%, then a 7% raise last year and we are due another 5% to 8% raise later this year. We are NOT a union facility, in fact...

  8. Decertification Petition Filed Against the California Nurses Association

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nurses grassroots campaign at Scripps Encinitas Hospital leads to victory for RN's opposed to unionization by the California Nurses Association. The CNA, under pressure from a renewed decertification...

  9. Anyone Work Around Newport Beach????

    Sherwood replied to babynurse06's topic in California Nursing

    UCI and Hoag are both great hospitals and two of the larger Hospitals in central Orange County. Hoag is non-profit private hospital. UCI is a University afflilated hospital that is a Level I trauma...

  10. Anyone Work Around Newport Beach????

    Sherwood replied to babynurse06's topic in California Nursing

    I work near Newport Beach. Pay is pretty good. Sign on bonuses are huge right

  11. Calif RN disagrees with CNA in many ways. Am I alone?

    Sherwood replied to imkw_np's topic in California Nursing

    I also thank you Lindarn for your eloquence, professionalism and to your contributions to this forum and to the profession of

  12. Calif RN disagrees with CNA in many ways. Am I alone?

    Sherwood replied to imkw_np's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you Lizz. Well put. I wish I would have seen this post

  13. New CNA Decertification Petition Filed

    Sherwood posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nurses at Inland Valley Medical Center in Riverside County, California have filed to decertify the California Nurses Association. Numerous other nurses have unsuccessfully attempted to decertify in...

  14. New CNA Decertification Petition Filed

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I had it on the site for a while but removed it to make room for more recent events. I could put it back. I post information about union elections and organizing when I receive

  15. New CNA Decertification Petition Filed

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In May of 2004 the CNA and West Med RN's voted to determine if the Nurses wanted the CNA to be their bargaining agent. After all the votes were counted the Nurses of Western Medical Center voted...

  16. New CNA Decertification Petition Filed

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have never worked at Whittier Hospital. I have worked and continue to work at Western Medical Center Santa Ana. The CNA held an election there and LOST. We beat them on their terms despite the CNA...

  17. New CNA Decertification Petition Filed

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Just a little press release: http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2006/01/14/news/californian/22_51_431_13_06.txt We persevere in our efforts to let the public know that the California Nurses Association...

  18. Chicago: Health of organized labor in doubt

    Sherwood replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Looking for another union is one option but not the only option. Once you discover that your union is not serving you or your fellow employees well, you can start a decertification campaign. Better...

  19. Calif RN disagrees with CNA in many ways. Am I alone?

    Sherwood replied to imkw_np's topic in California Nursing

    Where do you work? I have heard that said many times. Sometimes even in my own hospital. After a little research it rarely turns out to be true, especially in todays environment. I guess someone has...

  20. Chicago: Health of organized labor in doubt

    Sherwood replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There are more than just two unions in this.The CNA/NNOC is also attempting to organize healthcare workers in Illinois. They were already successfull once. A website has already been created in the...

  21. California Nurses Association and SEIU Neutrality Agreement ruled Illegal by the NLRB

    Sherwood posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The neutrality agreement the CNA and the SEIU obtained between Tenet Healthcare and the SEIU has been ruled as "Illegal Assistance to Unions" by the National Labor Relations Board. This precident was...

  22. California Nurses Association and SEIU Neutrality Agreement ruled Illegal by the NLRB

    Sherwood replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The CNA has formed a new name and call themselves the NNOC or National Nurses Organizing Committee. They are traveling about the country raiding other unions or attempting to unionize non-union...

  23. Teach me about the National Right to Work Committee

    Sherwood replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Once again I am appreciative of this forum. Thank you for reminding me that I have to update that page on my website. It was originally created for my hospital only, when we were fighting to keep the...

  24. Teach me about the National Right to Work Committee

    Sherwood replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sorry Liz, You have things a little out of context here. Please read the threads between spacenurse and I. She pointed out that the CNA, voted in at Whittier Hospital under the illegal neutrality...

  25. Teach me about the National Right to Work Committee

    Sherwood replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Can site a source for that quote? I would love to read it. Thank you,