Upcoming Event:
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Forum
When:
Friday, February 19th
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Where:
NNOC Chicago Office
850 W. Jackson Suite 750, Chicago IL
Join nurses from IL to kickoff our new 2010 campaign to win safe nurse-to-patient ratios in the state of IL. Come learn about the Illinois Nursing Care and Quality Improvement Act, designed by and for direct care nurses. The forum will feature: a nurse leader from CA speaking about the nurses’ successful fight for ratios, Illinois RNs on why we need ratios in the state and how we can achieve them and Mary Flowers, representative of the 31st district in IL.
You can take action now!
For more information or directions call our office 312-491-4900 or send email to Clanham@calnurses.org
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Chicago Region RN Metro Committee:
Monthly Meeting
When:
Saturday, January 9th
10:00am to 12:00 pm
Where:
NNOC Chicago Office
850 W. Jackson Suite 750, Chicago IL
The Chicago Metro Committee is a forum for local nurses to discuss and take action on issues pertaining to the nursing profession. We discuss topics such as: how to improve current working conditions, collective action in the workplace, the state of healthcare and reform, as well as current nursing practice and health and hospital issues. Join us to create a strong voice for registered nurses.
Important News for Nurses at Catholic Hospitals:
Bishops Announce an Agreement on the Rights of Healthcare Workers
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the AFL-CIO announced a historic agreement on a set of principles respecting the rights of nurses and other employees who want to unionize at Catholic health care facilities.
In a new report, Respecting the Just Rights of Workers: Guidance and Options for Healthcare and Unions, Bishops call on Catholic health care employers to assure that employees have a free and fair choice when organizing a union. An excerpt from the report states:
“We share a commitment to a core principle of Catholic Social Teaching that workers have the right to decide through a fair process – free of coercion and based on accurate and truthful information – whether and by whom to be represented in the workplace.”
The Bishops also recommend principles for appropriate conduct for both the employer and the union to ensure employees are able to make an informed decision without pressure from either side.
These seven principles are guidelines to be used during an organizing campaign.
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Respect – no negative campaigning
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Equal access to Information
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Truthful and Balanced Communications
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No harassment, threats or intimidation
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A fair and quick process
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An enforceable ‘local agreement’ to be set between the employer and union at the beginning of an organizing campaign
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Honoring the employee’s decision
If you have any questions or would like a copy of the report, please contact Chicago office at 312-491-4900 or email clanham@calnurses.org
