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My union/contract has a professional payscale that all "professionals" are including on, so Certified School Nurses are. Our teacher union is very strong and learning the ins/outs of district every month is important to me. Also, in the event of disciplinary action or contract breaches, having a rep with me and the backing of a supportive/strong union is important to me.
Yes you should join! We do not have the option of NOT joining, but it will get you so much more in terms of pay/benefits...etc..
I should add that I have only always worked at union hospitals, most in my state are unionized, so it is nothing new for me. I would rather be in a union, you have an extra layer of protection. And union dues are a tax deduction.
chloejean104
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Hi All! I just got a district nurse job in Ohio. The teachers union approached me today and said since I am certified staff I am eligible to join. Is it worth it for the nurse to join this? She said they would aide in negotiating my contract, provide legal support, and they offer PD (but she wasn't sure what they had in terms of PD for nurses).
I just left the hospital after being in the NICU for 2 years so this is all new to me.