Published Jan 2, 2009
borninoctober
17 Posts
Just out of curiousity, which states have unions for nurses?
I am still a student, but looking for a state offers the option of joining after graduation.
For those nurses that belong to a union (please mention your state) what is your opinion (pro and con) of a union.
Thanks and here's to a healthy and prosperous 2009!
just_cause, BSN, RN
1,471 Posts
WA has some hospitals with unions and some non-unions....
youknowho
470 Posts
I would imagine that most states have some union and non union facilities.
Here in SF Bay, CA, most hospitals are union. I don't work in a hospital but still am union. I strongly believe in unions and am glad they are around. Not everyone thinks this. Many people think its a waste of money but I have personally seen the grievance process in work and think its a good thing. I have gotten involved in my union and see the good that comes about.
What I do find highly annoying is they way the too largest unions CNA and SEIU are constantly at each others throats. That kind of fighting helps no one.
kalley
165 Posts
Here in PA there are both union and nonunion hospitals. I will be starting at a union hospital next week as an OB Tech, so I don't have anything to compare it to. Just thought I would let you know of the union status in PA.
dreamon
706 Posts
Are there any states that are leaning towards becoming unionized like CA?