RNs say yes to CNA

allnurses Guide · Dec 23, 2013

California Pacific, San Francisco, RNs Say 'Yes' to CNA

Posted On 2013 Dec 18

... A clear majority of nurses voted for CNA representation despite intensive pressure and intimidation by hospital managers in mandatory group meetings and one-on-one meetings with department supervisors that RNs say violates the letter and spirit of a free and democratic election.

Management's campaign featured a series illegal actions, that resulted in a series of unfair labor practice charges against the hospital, charges that have been found meritorious by the NLRB.

"The election is now over," said CNA co-president Zenei Cortez, RN. "We salute the courage and determination of California Pacific RNs to work together to be able to more effectively advocate for their patients, and work with their CPMC colleagues to improve standards for all Sutter nurses."

"California Pacific and Sutter executives should respect the democratic decision of the Pacific nurses to be part of the CNA family, and work with us on a fair first contract that is in the best interests of CPMC patients, nurses, and the San Francisco community," Cortez said.

"We are thrilled that we won by 30 votes despite management's nasty campaign," said CPMC Pacific RN Amit Shaham. "We have built an incredible network of RNs for our hospital and we now belong to the most powerful and largest RN organization. RNs will now be able to ensure quality patient care is provided at our hospital."...

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