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The CRNA group and all RNs at UC working together is the driving force behind our union.
United We stand
Supporting Unity at UCSF
Standing Together for Change and Accountability
Standing Together for Change and Accountability
At CNAUCSFCRNA, we are focused on raising awareness of individual and shared concerns, supporting our CRNA colleagues and other UC work groups to take unified action on important issues. CRNAs standing together as a collective force have a stronger voice.
Standing Together for Change and Accountability
Standing Together for Change and Accountability
Standing Together for Change and Accountability
CRNAs standing together amplifies the power and impact of each individual leading to more effective and lasting change in the workplace. It ensures that CRNAs voices are heard, our rights are protected, and the work environment improves for everyone.
Group Unity Is The Key
Standing Together for Change and Accountability
Group Unity Is The Key
CRNA unity can be very effective in getting management to change, as it demonstrates a strong collective voice which puts pressure on management to address concerns and potentially implement changes to maintain morale and productivity.
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The Importance of Upholding Our Contract
The Importance of Upholding Our Contract
The Importance of Upholding Our Contract
Our contract serves as a legally binding agreement. Both management and CRNAs are equally obligated to uphold its terms. However, management attempts to "stretch" the contract by citing ambiguity when it is to their advantage. CRNAs, by conceding on minor points, may inadvertently open the door for managerial exploitation, with managers potentially "elasticizing" other areas of the agreement.
Grievance Procedure
The Importance of Upholding Our Contract
The Importance of Upholding Our Contract
A grievance procedure is a formal process that allows employees to raise concerns and seek resolution for violation of the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. The grievance process is outlined in Article 27 and the arbitration procedure is outlined in Article 28 of our contract.
Public Engagement
The Importance of Upholding Our Contract
Involving Outside Agencies
CNA actively engages with the community to improve work conditions by utilizing media to advocate for policies that benefit the workforce and the broader public, such as better safety standards, higher wages, and improved workplace benefits, which can positively impact the community. An effective method to engage the public in important issues is to speak before the UC Board of Regents,
Involving Outside Agencies
The Importance of Upholding Our Contract
Involving Outside Agencies
Reporting UC to an outside agency, depends on the nature of the issue. Contact the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for workplace safety concerns, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor for wage and hour violations, or the California Labor Commissioner's office for general employment concerns, including discrimination, retaliation, or wage issues.
Knowledge is Power
The Role and Strength of the California Nurses Association (CNA)
California Nurse Association (CNA), is a nurse organization which has as one of its purposes to collectively bargain the wages, hours, and conditions of employment of all registered nurses and advanced practitioners and to support and represent its members in workplace issues. California Nurses Association (CNA) is a member of National Nurses United (NNU). The strength of CNA is determined by the strength of its members.
The Bargaining Process
This year is a bargaining year--our contract expires October 31, 2025. Approximately, five months prior to contract expiration, CNA will send out a survey for each of the UC RNs to complete. These responses will be reviewed and become the bargaining issues for negotiation. Approximately three months prior to a contract expiration, the parties will meet to begin negotiation. Bargaining is for ALL UC sites where over 14,000 nurses are employed.
The Importance of Compensation and Benefits in Attracting and Retaining Talent
Compensation and benefits are important because they can help attract and retain talented employees. Compensation refers to our wages and bonuses. Benefits include retirement plans, vacation and sick time, health insurance and educational time. Major hospitals here in the Bay Area include Kaiser, VA, Highland, ZSFGH, Stanford and UCSF. Keeping abreast of the benefits and wages of other CRNAs in the area is vital in negotiating wages and benefits.
The Power of Strikes in Collective Bargaining
The ability to strike, a fundamental part of collective bargaining., is often done as a last resort to change the balance of power between workers and employer. A high level of participation and commitment from the workforce is essential for a successful strike. At CNAUCSFCRNA we will communicate the reasons for the strike, highlight the negative impacts of current working conditions, build a strong sense of solidarity among employees, and ensure the understanding of the potential benefits of taking action.
The Importance of Leverage
Leverage, a valuable negotiation tool, refers to the power or influence CRNAs can exert on management to improve CRNA work issues. Leverage is critical because it shifts the balance of power in negotiations. Without any leverage, CRNAs may find themselves in a weakened position and forced to accept terms that don’t serve the group’s best interests.
Understanding Standard Managerial Tactics
Tactics are sometimes used to limit employees' autonomy, suppress open dialogue, or prevent workers from fully exercising their rights. These tactics may include actions such as launching investigatory meetings; implying potential job insecurity; increasing managerial surveillance; micromanaging; failing to address valid employee concerns by redirecting concerns to the union while taking credit for union-driven successes; slow-walking grievance processes or spreading misinformation through selective interpretations of the contract.
We are seeing an increasing effort to undermine the collective bargaining power of our unionized workforce. Our priority is to create and maintain a supportive and fair work environment for all employees.