Union Update…
»» BREAKING NEWS➡️ AB 1422 our safe staffing bill just made it out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee today That means our "Patients' Right to Know" bill now heads to the Assembly floor. If it passes there, it heads to the Senate side. Read our member from St. John'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.
»»» You in school? Then be sure to apply for a 121RN scholarship! Don't delay! 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.
»»» Nurse-Powered Politics brought a powerful voice to advocate for Nurses in Glendora hospital sale Senator Anthony Portantino sent a strong letter urging the California Attorney General to demand a safe transfer of ownership of Glendora Oaks hospital. The letter includes a request that the A.G. compel College to retain our Union sisters and brothers there and honor their progress in negotiating their first Union contract. See the letter »»» here.
»»» ICYMI: Nurse Mo says 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.
»» Nurses Week celebrations continue! The festivities continue 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.
»»» Steward Trainings are scheduled every month! Talk to your Union Rep/Organizer about becoming a Union Steward at your hospital! Help ensure that your Union contract is enforced and that your colleagues know their rights! Find your chapter's info »»» 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
- June 16—Steward Training Part 2
- July 15—Lobby/Media Training
- July 21—Steward Training Part 1
- Click here for a full calendar of SEIU Local 121RN union events and meetings
»»» 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.