To Unionize or Not To Unionize: Questions that every nurse should ask themselves

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thought provoking article...

to unionize or not to unionize:

questions that every nurse should ask themselves

Specializes in ICU/CCU/TRAUMA/ECMO/BURN/PACU/.
I transferred from a mostly non-unionized area of California (Orange County) to a high density area (San Francisco where 80% of the hospitals are unionized) and now make 50% more (by the way the cost of living difference between the 2 areas is 15%). I too gladly pay every penny of my CNA dues. In addition to better wages and working conditions I also get to be part of a movement that worked for RN to patient ratios, whistle-blower protection by law for nurses who expose unsafe conditions in their work place, and is now out in front working for Health Care for All in America--Single Payer, publicly funded privately delivered, everybody in--nobody out health care (Sheila Kuehl's SB 840 bill in California and John Conyers' bill HR 676.)

If you feel like singing for Universal Health Care--Single Payer style (more CARE not more Insurance Coverage) go here: http://web.mac.com/suescannon/Site/Blog/Entries/2008/5/10_We_Want_Guaranteed_Health_Care.html

Well said, Ludlow; thanks for sharing your experience. CNA/NNOC: "A Voice for Nurses, a Vision for Health Care." All for one and one for all. Proud to pay my dues in solidarity!

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Specializes in ER,ICU,L+D,OR.
WHY???

Cant Imagine Why?????

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