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Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a Union?

A union consists of the employees at a facility who come together to form their own organization. The employees elect officers, contract negotiation teams and grievance committees from among themselves.

The organization then becomes the VOICE of the employees with all decisions concerning contracts, grievances and professional issues made by the members of the organization at their own facility.
Why Do You Need Collective Bargaining?

  • Are the staffing levels at your facility good?

  • If you are disciplined or unfairly evaluated, do you have resources to an outside neutral hearing with a binding decision?

  • Are new employees brought in at the same or higher rate of pay as you after years of service?

  • Do you have any say when your facility is reengineered or redesigned?

  • Does senority count at your facility?

Organizing with UNOP gives you power and leverage to change things. Staffing levels, benefits, wages and working conditions are all negotiable issues and are determined by you and your co-workers.
What Does It Mean For You?

UNOP contracts cover the following working conditions as well as many others:

  • Role of the Nurse

  • Patient Safety

  • Job Bidding and Transfers

  • Wages

  • Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave Benefits

  • Leave of Absence

  • Educational Reimbursement

  • Differentials for Charge, Off Shifts and Weekends

  • Insurance and Pension Benefits

  • Cross-Training

  • Seniority

  • Labor-Management Committees

  • Grievance Procedures

  • Professional Development and Inservice Education
Why Should I Join UNOP?

UNOP is committed to achieving improved working conditions, wages, benefits, along with dignity and respect for its members. Health Care Employees provide a vital service and deserve recognition and respect for their accomplishments. Collective action through UNOP can best enable us to achieve our rights within the workplace.
If I want to speak with someone regarding questions I have, who do I contact?

You may contact Barbara Loughery via email with any questions.
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  • Is UNOP all RN's?

  • How does UNOP advocate for quality patient care?