Dear SEIU 121RN Steward,
Special Message for New StewardsWelcome and thank you for taking the lead at your worksite! You just made our Union stronger! Union strength starts at our worksites and as a Steward, you are the foundation of a solid, effective union. You inspire other members to stand strong and united for good union jobs and good hospitals that provide safe patient care. Thank you for your dedication to your patients, your colleagues and your Union! |
Good news: our "Stop Repeat Offender Hospitals" bill stays on course to make it to the Governor's desk. After sailing through the State Senate side with a strong majority, it passed its first hurdle on the Assembly side: the Assembly Health Committee. Click here to see how our legislators voted. (And click »»» here for a fun refresher on how a bill becomes a law!) We’ll continue to have opportunities to speak out at every important step of the bill’s journey.
- To learn more about how we’ll get this bill signed into law, please sign up »»» here for our August 9th Lobby & Media Training—and bring others from your worksites to attend! (Please note that this was rescheduled; we previously announced that this training would be held on the 8th.) RNs will learn how to speak with legislators and the press. (Many of you have already attended! Thank you! This will be the third training we've held this year and possibly your final chance to attend this type of training in 2018.)
- ICYMI, the U.S. Supreme Court came down on the wrong side of history in a case that the rich and powerful “bosses” of this country are hoping will further rig our healthcare system, hospitals, and communities in their favor and put one more roadblock in the way of those of us who are standing up for patient safety and good union jobs. Learn more »»» here.
- As I've mentioned before, many of you work at hospitals that will negotiate a new Union job contract this year. Be sure to stay current and keep your co-workers mobilized. Your Bargaining Teams will be S-T-R-O-N-G if they know their colleagues have their back. Check out your hospital's page on our website »»» here where you can find the latest news: Bargaining Surveys...Bargaining Team...Bargaining Updates...let's do this!
Upcoming Events
- July 11, 2018 FREE Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Class at the Ontario Office (6 CEUs, click »»» here to reserve your spot today)
- July 12, 2018 FREE Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Class at the Pasadena Office (6 CEUs, click »»» here to reserve your spot today)
- July 18, 2018 Steward Training Part 2 (must complete Part 1 before attending)
- August 9, 2018 Lobby & Media Training (click »»» here to reserve your spot today)
- September 19, 2018 Steward Training Part 1
- November 21, 2018 Steward Training Part 2 (must complete Part 1 before attending)
Union Bulletin Board
Here's the latest to keep your Union Bulletin Board up-to-date! Check out the online Purple Comms folder for current flyers and brochures, such as…
- A flyer for our upcoming Aerosol Transmissible Diseases class for 6 FREE CEUs
- A turnout flyer for the August 9th Lobby and Media Training
- A flyer about our Stop Repeat Offender Hospitals bill
- ...and more!
If you have difficulty accessing the Purple Comms folder, please reply to this email and we will assist you. |
For hospital-specific flyers, please contact your Union Rep/Organizer (click on your hospital here for details).
Questions?
Don’t hesitate to reply and we’ll make sure your question, suggestion or concern gets to the appropriate person.
In Unity, Rosanna Mendez Chief of Staff SEIU Local 121RN
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