Strike nursing

Mindful, RN · Dec 30, 2019

9 hours ago, ArmyRntoMD said:
I’m not against unions, but often the unions are there to protect the unions. They start off good, but then they are concerned about their own survival. Just like a corporation or government.

I’m simply happy without a union. And if they made me strike I’d say you go work travel.

Mindful, RN · Dec 30, 2019

14 hours ago, Esme12 said:
We are veering off topic a bit and I know the feeling of wanting more of the "guts" so to speak of medicine and so does my daughter who (mom pride moment) graduated last year RN BSN Magna cum laude.
Back to unions.....
A forty year career in nursing taught me, in general, nurses look for representation of any kind when they feel they are being marginalized, poorly treated, and the big reason.....When they feel the they "ARE NOT BEING HEARD". Could you imagine if nurses, like fire/first responders and police, spoke with one voice. I think we could be heard and ensure a safe productive workforce for all.
The terms scab for crossing picket lines are pretty historical and I found more common in different parts of the country. When I was a little girl my Cousins, Uncles....family and friends manned the picket lines with shotguns. Unions have fallen from popularity now my cousins have to work harder for less money and a cut in Black Lung protection and pensions.
It makes one think.

You couldn't have said it with more truth. Thank You.

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN · Dec 31, 2019

11 hours ago, Mindful said:
You couldn't have said it with more truth. Thank You.

You are welcome.

HelpfulNatureHopeful · Jan 12, 2020

Why would you want to undermine the effort of other nurses? If you are a scab, you’re scum. Take a long hard look at yourself and ask “why did I even become a nurse” if you won’t stand the line and demand that nurses are paid their worth!

Mindful, RN · Jan 13, 2020

On 12/29/2019 at 8:08 PM, Esme12 said:
We are veering off topic a bit and I know the feeling of wanting more of the "guts" so to speak of medicine and so does my daughter who (mom pride moment) graduatled last year RN BSN Magna cum laude.
Back to unions.....
A forty year career in nursing taught me, in general, nurses look for representation of any kind when they feel they are being marginalized, poorly treated, and the big reason.....When they feel the they "ARE NOT BEING HEARD". Could you imagine if nurses, like fire/first responders and police, spoke with one voice. I think we could be heard and ensure a safe productive workforce for all.
The terms scab for crossing picket lines are pretty historical and I found more common in different parts of the country. When I was a little girl my Cousins, Uncles....family and friends manned the picket lines with shotguns. Unions have fallen from popularity now my cousins have to work harder for less money and a cut in Black Lung protection and pensions.
It makes one think.

You couldn't have said it with more truth. Thank You.

Mindful, RN · Jan 13, 2020

21 hours ago, HelpfulNatureHopeful said:
Why would you want to undermine the effort of other nurses? If you are a scab, you’re scum. Take a long hard look at yourself and ask “why did I even become a nurse” if you won’t stand the line and demand that nurses are paid their worth!

Ignorance & fear are a big part of nurses not understanding unions. The hospitals in the south have placed the seed that Unions are evil. That way they have all the control with all their ducks following in a row. I don't know if we can rise the south; unfortunately, the stigma of unions was placed here before our time.

For Scabs, Greed, Greed! How can their minds function with a cement block unable to absorb any compassion or understanding of what a RN is. We are proud gentlemen & ladies whom have dedicated their lives to help people, to save lives! We have come so far, allow us to improve how we can care for your loved ones. I've spoken to many scabs, majority incompetent. Not one understood the beauty of hearing our voice heard!