| Union Update…»»» Apply for a 121RN scholarship! One 121RN member from each hospital could win a $1000 scholarship. And one 121RN member could win the $2000 Robert Thomas Memorial Scholarship. Learn more »»» here.»»» Check out this video from Nurse Mo on how safe staffing is up to us! Check out the work we're doing around "program flexibility" and other poor staffing practices in our hospitals. Monique talks about how unsafe staffing levels lead to "higher risk of patient injury...decreased patient satisfaction...nurse burnout...dehumanize our patients…" Watch the video »»» here.»» And while we're on the subject: AB 1422 our safe staffing bill took a giant first step—it won overwhelming support in the Assembly Health Committee on April 20 Our "Patients' Right to Know" bill won bipartisan support after our member from St. John's testified before the committee. Read Teresa's story »»» here and learn more about the bill here »»» here.»»» Want to be a part of our fight to pass this bill? Register for our next Lobby & Media Training on July 15 Interested in helping to pass important legislation like AB 1422 that affects our jobs, our patients and our communities? We'll cover steps to persuade State Legislators to pass strong laws and how to talk to the media with confidence and focus. Click »»» here to RSVP.»»» Nurses Week celebrations continue! The festivities will continue into next week at several of your hospitals! Don't miss the chance to mingle, get some 121RN swag, and learn what's happening in your Union. And in case you missed it, check out the special message to Nurses from 121RN Executive Director Rosanna Mendez »»» here.»»» Election results are in… We completed our nomination—and, where needed, election—process at each of our hospitals. Our Election Committee oversaw the process and, where there were contested seats, a neutral third-party election monitor conducted an election via mail-in ballot to assure secrecy and accuracy. Most of your hospitals did not require elections. See the results »»» here.»»» Help hold elected officials accountable who tried to block the American Rescue Plan …aimed at helping the country recover from the pandemic and resulting damage to our economy. Join the texting party with members of our sister Unions. May 18, 6 p.m. Live DJ, Special Guest Speakers, Local Speakers. RSVP »»» here.»»» Are you remembering to SAVE $$$ by taking advantage of your Union discounts? Click »»» here to check out all the ways you can save money on everything from entertainment to financial services to shopping and gifts.»»» ICYMI: Financial assistance for COVID-19-related funerals FEMA offers financial assistance for funeral expenses to families who lost someone to COVID-19. For more information, click »»» here or call the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line: 844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585, M–F 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.»»» Upcoming events »»» Need to talk? FREE peer-to-peer counseling available for healthcare workers affected by pandemic The California Medical Association (CMA) Wellness Program (CMA Wellness) offers the Care 4 Caregivers Now program, connecting front line caregivers with a trained peer coach offering remote and confidential sessions at no cost. To sign up to receive peer coaching, click »»» here. To volunteer as a peer coach, click »»» here. |
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