Would you choose a union job or non union job?

[hollyberry678]

I work in a Hospital that is non-union. But all the other hospitals in my area are union. Just wondering people's experience with both types of situations...thanks

[TazziRN, RN]

Union. The only reason I accepted my current job (non-union) was because it's a small, privately owned agency. If it been a larger agency with multiple offices, no way would I have gone non-union.

[Spidey's mom, ADN, BSN, RN]

Non-union.

But it really just depends on the facility. Good, bad or indifferent can exist in both union and non-union.

It is up to the individual to make sure they aren't taken advantage of.

steph

[pagandeva2000, LPN]

I would always work at a union hospital. I can say that there are pros and cons with it, but because I worked with unions all of my life, I feel a bit more secure with my job. Pros for the union are the benefits, representation and it is not usually that easy to terminate someone without due process. The disadvantages are the same thing-except that they retain horrible employees, and they seem to remain until retirement, reeking havoc where ever they go.

[Midwest4me]

Union all the way, mostly due to the representation it provides(although the benefits are a huge plus too). You're really at the mercy of a non-unionized workplace---one could be fired for virtually no reason at all.

[Spidey's mom, ADN, BSN, RN]

Union all the way, mostly due to the representation it provides(although the benefits are a huge plus too). You're really at the mercy of a non-unionized workplace---one could be fired for virtually no reason at all.

Actually, the same thing can sorta happen at a union facility - a trumped up reason can be used. It has happened.

No guarantees in life - you have to be your own best advocate.

steph

[Midwest4me]

Actually, the same thing can sorta happen at a union facility - a trumped up reason can be used. It has happened.

No guarantees in life - you have to be your own best advocate.

steph

I figured as soon as I made that post that someone would say it has happened at a union facility. You're correct in that it can be done anywhere but in MY work experience it's done less at jobs covered by the union. One can be his/her best advocate and STILL have trumped-up charges slapped upon him/her.

[sharona97, BSN, RN]

union for fairness in experience allocated with pay and senority positions. You also have a union rep to back you according to the lws of the union, which alllows IMO less subjectivity, no matter how you have stood your grounds against being fired.

[Valerie Salva, BSN, RN]

I had no union experience (17 years as nurse) until recently.

I am working in a union facility for the first time, and it is a big improvment.

My union does not negotiate wages or benefits- they are strictly involved in pt to staff ratios, working conditions, and ensuring that policies (PTO, sick leave, raises, scheduling, overtime)are followed by mgmt., and that staff treats employees fairly. for example, a manager may not berate an employee in front of other staff. It is a union requirement that employees be counseled in private, and an employee can have a union rep present, if they wish.

Physicians and mgmt treat nurses with common courtesy. Thanks to the union.

[Simplepleasures]

I wish there had been a union at my last job, I would not be fighting my ex employer in a court of law right now.:sasq:

[LydiaNN]

No question, union.

[HM2VikingRN, RN]

After being targeted by a bully boss I was very glad to have union representation....

As for me I am a union man...