Write your congressman and more...

SchmalRN · May 9, 2001

I will actually be composing a letter to my state rep within the next few days. I don't see what it could hurt.

natalie · May 9, 2001

Rick,

Absolutely. It's easy to compose one letter and mail it to your US House of Rep., but also to your 2 US senators AND, in fact, more importantly, your STATE reps. It is at this level that most legislation will originate and effect nurses. The federal government may or may not follow.

I also take the liberty to email state governments OUTSIDE of my own, as the issues arise. They don't know where I'm from and it's another nursing voice adding to the cause.

Thanks for the posting.

JennieBSN · May 9, 2001

Yes, write your representative.....AND VOTE LIBERTARIAN!!! :)

kjmta57 · May 9, 2001

Better yet fax them if you can.We just won a victory on SB396 in CALIF.And the statement made by a senator is they had to turn their fax machine off we were hitting them for several days straight and there are only 1000 of us in the state so I know with all the nurses out there we can make a diffrence but EVERYONE has to make a effort.Dont assume someone else is fighting your battle for you.

CEN35 · May 10, 2001

Unfortunately, I know as a fact I will get blasted for this thread. there are clearly those that feel the goverment is NOT the answer. However, there is absolutely no way for all the nurses in this country to organize a uniform walk out. Besides the unethical part of a walk out, you know they would offer unbeleievable amounts of money to get some to come in to work.

CURRENTLY: the thing attracting a lot of public attention across the country, is when hospitals divert. One of the misconceptions is it is due to no available beds and/or rooms. Many are unaware of the nursing shortage. Hosppitals do go on diversion for staffing reasons.

WHAT I WANT: Here is the address to write your state representative.

http://www.house.gov/writerep/

Write them, let them know whats going on right now. Let them know how staffing and conditions are for you at your hospital.

Thanks :) Rick

P.S. _ I will not respond to any attacks on me for this post. Anybody that does use the address and write, please post that you did here.

CEN35 · May 10, 2001

Good Idea KJ!

Rick :)

PeggyOhio · May 10, 2001

You are right, Rick, and they are listening.

Did you see this?

Kucinich Holds Emergency Health Care Summit

Keep those letters, faxes and calls going!

CEN35 · May 11, 2001

That is what brought it to mind Peggy.

:)

Peggy?????? where in Ohio?

me

CEN35 · May 11, 2001

I think you misperceived what I meant by "offering huge amounts of money".

I just don't see how you can organize a country wide walk out. That has got to be something that is:

a) Planned out very well to even attempt it.

b) Everybody has to agree on the plan.

c) Countrywide would take at least a year to coordinate.

d) There will be those that cross the line regardless.

The money aspect? I am saying hospitals will offer ungodly amounts of money, temporarily. They will do this to suck in those who would normally walk out. Enough money, and they could get anyone to work. then when the "strike" is over, the money goes back to the same as it was before.

One other note: Somebody said in a post, "Only blue collar workers strike". They said by striking it defines us as blue collar and not professional. In reply to that response, the #1 unionized "Proffesion" in the country are teachers. Does that make them "blue collar workers".

Enough said........out

Rick

Ann4 · May 12, 2001

kday: You mean to say Jesse Helms just isn't doing it for ya over there in North Carolina?? :rolleyes: Go Libertarians!

Yes I am going to start e-mailing and/or writing my representatives. Can't hurt.

RNforLongTime · May 14, 2001

Hi Rick,

I just wanted to let you know that our nursing union organized a letter writing campaign to our local State Senator and Representative in regards to the Bill that's pending in the Ohio State Legislature!

Kelly :) :)