Unionized Nursing Basics
This unified organization allows nurses to advocate for better working conditions.
What is a nursing union?
Improved worker safety through unions also results in better outcomes for this group.
Who are the patients?
Unionized nurses most often utilize these types of leadership styles.
What is transformational, transactional, democratic, and participative leadership
This nursing union reports to this government agency when there is a workplace safety concern/hazard
What is occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
Union nurses can advocate for these types of rights.
What are better hours, pay, benefits, improve workplace health and safety, decrease discrimination/inequality?
____(s) have to empower the workforce and challenge the status quo to help nurses
What are leaders?
The AB 394 bill passed in 1999 was significant for establishing this important workplace standard for nurses.
What are nurse-to-patient ratios?
Unions are associated with reducing this among healthcare workers due to better safety policies.
What are workplace fatalities?
Effective collaboration between union leaders and these professionals is crucial for addressing concerns like overtime and patient load.
Who are nurse managers?
In 2021, UNAC/UHCP members successfully defeated this type of proposal for fair and equal pay.
What is two-tier proposal
This process allows unionized nurses to negotiate with their employers for better working conditions, wages, and benefits.
What is collective bargaining?
Due to their role and conflict of interest concerns, this type of nurse is typically excluded from union membership.
What is a nurse manager