maria10rn

I was in the National Nurse United Union for several years. I left my hospital because of the Union. Nursing Unions only serve to protect sub-standard nurses that you don't want to count on. These nurses were an embarrassment to our profession and I actually advised family memberts NOT to use our hospital. The Union took our dues and did nothing for us except create animosity when they forced us to strike. By the way, I lost 3 weeks pay during this strike! Based on my Union experience and the experiences of my friends that have been in Unions, we have all determined that the only ones who write positive comments in these forums are Union reps, shop stewarts, or under-achieving nurses that have no business being in this profession (by the way, my shop stewart was the ultimate dog). I will NEVER work at another hospital that has ANY Union representation. Likewise, if I sense that management is poor, I WON'T stick around for that either. At least, I have time to determine that while someone is NOT reaching into my purse for dues.