Texas RNs are to be enlighten

ZASHAGALKA, RN · May 12, 2006

I worked in San Antonio. There is a big medical center there; thousands of nurses.

And this little union shindig got a whopping 50 nurses to attend.

Sound like an auspicious start. And yes, that IS sarcasm.

If unions want to come to Texas, the only fulcrum for attack, if you ask me, is Group One in the DFW area.

Other than that, there are no footholds to get any traction. . .

~faith,

Timothy.

mark hamel · Jun 4, 2006

Update Sun. 06/04/ Starting aTexas Union for nurses....... http://forums.ultimatenurse.com/nurses-union-talk/starting-texas-union-9370.html :groupwelcome:

ZASHAGALKA, RN · Jun 4, 2006

Starting aTexas Union for nurses.......

Not likely. It's just the wrong area of the country for unions to thrive.

Texans are already 'enlightened' on their view of unions. Unions have their place. I doubt very seriously that Texas is that place.

~faith,

Timothy.

azhiker96, BSN, RN · Jun 4, 2006

Texas Nurses certainly don't need unions for pay issues. There was a discussion I saw on this site that says Texas has 6 of the top ten locations in the US for nursing pay when adjusted for cost of living. Don't mess with Texas! :lol2:

Retired R.N. · Jun 4, 2006

Texas Nurses certainly don't need unions for pay issues. There was a discussion I saw on this site that says Texas has 6 of the top ten locations in the US for nursing pay when adjusted for cost of living. Don't mess with Texas!

Please take out a Texas map and see where those locations with high pay compared to the cost of living are. If your idea of gracious living includes tropical summer temperatures in the Rio Grande Valley or the smog of hot and steamy Houston, you might enjoy one of these places. How do you feel about mandatory 12-hour shifts? In addition, don't forget about Group One up in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

Unions are not just a matter of pay scales.

mark hamel · Jun 5, 2006

Texas Nurses certainly don't need unions for pay issues. There was a discussion I saw on this site that says Texas has 6 of the top ten locations in the US for nursing pay when adjusted for cost of living. Don't mess with Texas!

What are you goofy, Texas is the arm pit of America............ :roll

azhiker96, BSN, RN · Jun 6, 2006

Please take out a Texas map and see where those locations with high pay compared to the cost of living are. If your idea of gracious living includes tropical summer temperatures in the Rio Grande Valley or the smog of hot and steamy Houston, you might enjoy one of these places. How do you feel about mandatory 12-hour shifts? In addition, don't forget about Group One up in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
Unions are not just a matter of pay scales.

Actually, Retired, I have lived in Dallas area and also Austin. I enjoyed living in both places and will likely enjoy that again once I'm through school and have picked up some experience here in Arizona. I would much rather live like a king here or in Austin than have an extra couple of bucks an hour and live like a pauper in California. Have you seen the price of housing there? It's Ridiculous!

I am looking forward to working three 12s and having time to play or pick up a shift for overtime. You are correct that unions are about more than pay, that's just one of the big things that pops up in union discussions. It's usually referred to as "union wages" with a smile and nod to indicate that they are much higher than "non-union wages".

When it comes to other issues (nurse/patient ratios, mandatory overtime, etc.) I think it's better to work through nursing professional organizations and with public education to force the states to set limits for patient safety. We limit the hours a trucker can drive for safety, why not limit the hours a nurse can work in a day as well?

What are you goofy, Texas is the arm pit of America............ :roll

Great response mark. There's no arguing with logic like that. :uhoh3:

zenman · Jun 6, 2006

What are you goofy, Texas is the arm pit of America............ :roll

However, Texas is one state that could survive without any resources from the others!

TiffyRN, BSN, PhD · Jun 7, 2006

I agree with Timothy that Texas is not a likely area of the country to start a union movement. I welcome unions though I'm not decided if I would want to belong to one.

And I'm sure that if any issue could get the nurses of the DFW to unite it would be to eliminate or at least fight against Group One. Otherwise I find my compensation package adequate and cost of living quite low. I used to live in Florida and when I hear what folks are paying in rent/mortgages now it amazes me; especially since nursing wages (heck, nobody's wages) are not keeping up.

And let's not sink to name calling here (armpit); some of us appreciate what Texas has to offer; it's just not a good fit for all. That's why we have chocolate and vanilla okay?

kat911 · Jun 7, 2006

:angryfire

What are you goofy, Texas is the arm pit of America............ :roll

Actually Texas is a unique and amazing place. Remember, the saying "Don't mess with Texas" doesn't just apply to littering! Being a native Texan, 5th generation, who has lived and worked in other states, THEM'S FIGHTIN' WORDS!:angryfire :angryfire We natives do get a little testy about any insults to our state. You may not like it here, Texas isn't for everyone, but it would be difficult for the rest of the country to live without us. OK had my say, I'll shut up now.

grinnurse, RN · Jun 7, 2006

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Actually Texas is a unique and amazing place. Remember, the saying "Don't mess with Texas" doesn't just apply to littering! Being a native Texan, 5th generation, who has lived and worked in other states, THEM'S FIGHTIN' WORDS!:angryfire :angryfire We natives do get a little testy about any insults to our state. You may not like it here, Texas isn't for everyone, but it would be difficult for the rest of the country to live without us. OK had my say, I'll shut up now.

:yeahthat: Let's all play nicely................ok