CRONA has launched an online petition that has garnered over 26,000. Here are some of them. RNPA, the union representing Nurses at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, cordially invites CRONA Nurses to attend their upcoming class: Villa Ragusa, 35 South Second St. Campbell, CA 95008, Class begins promptly at 8:00AM and ends at 4:30PM. We are meeting this weekend and are scheduled to meet again on Tuesday. Asalways,the PICU was short-staffedsoI had picked up an extra shift. Weve also invited residents and fellows who are working to unionize under CIR-SEIU. Children: Are welcome to come picketing with their parents. (We will have CRONA t-shirts available Friday afternoon for adults and kids.) In multiple ADOs, the Nurses objected to starting our short-staffed based on established minimum staffing requirements. We have our Nurse Week event on Wednesday, May 11 from 5:00 10:00 p.m. She grew up in the Bay Area and is majoring in International Relations and Psychology. LPCH, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Sequoia. Manager overriding the Resource Nurses professional judgement; violation of staffing ratios. Instead, on Monday hell walk a picket line. The decision to withdraw benefits is standard practice that is not exclusive to either of the hospitals, wrote Chief Nurse Executive and Vice President of Patient Care Services for Stanford Health Care Dale Beatty and Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President of Patient Care for Stanford Childrens Health Jesus Cepero in a joint statement to The Daily. NBC Universal, Inc. Few hospitals have solid strategies to adjust these staffing ratios in response to very sick patients. Retro pay will also be paid in the May 20 check, except for any Nurse with a step change. Nurses should NOT work in any way after Monday at 6:45 am at SHC or 7:00 am at LPCH. As a strike continues, the union representing about 5,000 nurses at Stanford and Lucile . Nursing Experience: 30 years as a nurse, 26 of those years at LPCH. The last formal proposal on the table is one we made. The hospitals have secured the services of licensed, qualified, experienced replacement nurses to ensure patient care remains uninterrupted during a potential strike, according to Dale Beatty, the Chief Nurse Executive and Vice President of Patient Care Services for SHC, and Jesus Cepero, the Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President of Patient Care for Stanford Childrens Health. We are thrilled that Senator Padilla is coming out to support us in our fight for fair contracts, after his earlier public statement in solidarity with CRONA Nurses. Look for information about how to order in updates later this summer. But it could fundamentally change the standing of many veteran workers, said Spetz. We will update you if there are public updates. Other units did call for SNC; some were able to meet their staffing needs with SNC Nurses while others were not. we have both off-site and main hospital picket lines. Every CRONA leader, from our Area Representatives to the Executive Board, chose to stand for election to assume the special responsibility of representing and advocating for all of us. Student loan repayment:must pre-designate use of EDU funds prior to the start of the next academic year, following the process designed by the hospital. Please see the information about upcoming events. The two executives said doing so is "standard national. Published Contracts. Addressing the working conditions that are pushing nurses to the brink is key to establishing sustainability in the nursing profession and ensuring patient safety. They are unappreciated, putting themselves at risk and on the line especially during COVID.. Nursing Experience: started as a new graduate at LPCH 11 years ago. If you are having problems accessing your medical benefits that are not addressed by the hospitals communications, please contact us atcrona@crona.org. But that just sets the bare minimum, said Mason and Spetz. In a controversial move, the hospitals had said they would temporarily rescind the health benefits of the nurses who participated in the strike and would pay for striking staff health coverage only through COBRA, a federal program that allows employees to temporarily extend their group health benefits usually at very high costs. I had neverworked at aunion-represented hospitalbefore, soI knew I was a member but beyond that I did not even know we were in contract negotiations. After 52 days,the strikefinallyendedand we returned to work. You may to request the day of Convention within your commitment if you prefer, and this request should not be unreasonably denied. Response was so incredible to our picnic that a venue for 500 wasnt enough. Complete contracts and PNDP documents for SHC and LPCH for 2022-2025 are now available online! While we are disappointed that both hospitals decided to postpone celebrating Nurses Week next week, we are undeterred in holding our own celebrations! They should have never gotten to this point.. Updated on May 9, 10:30 a.m. | Cedars-Sinai is the latest . No disciplinary action will be taken against any member unless and until the member has been provided the specific charges in writing; given a reasonable time to prepare a defense; and afforded a full and fair hearing before a Hearing Board and, if an appeal is requested, before an Appeals Board, as detailed in Sections 409 and 410 of the CRONA Bylaws. And CRONA is continuing to work. How California health officials helped cracked the case of eyedrops that blinded people in 13 states. While we have considered the hospitals request to call off the strike, we are not prepared to stop pushing for contracts that recognize the value we bring to the hospitals and meaningfully address the urgent issues that are making our profession unsustainable. IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasn't followed: What should you do? A: Then the Nurse reports to work at the scheduled time, and clocks out at 6:45 (SHC) or 7:00 (LPCH). The limit on annual additions combination of all employer contributionsandemployee contributions to 403(b) accounts is $61,000 in 2022. Its about making this into a sustainable career., According to Beatty and Cepero, the hospitals current package to nurses includes proposals aimed at furthering the hospitals commitment to enhanced nurse staffing and wellness, as well as market-leading pay.. Anuka Mohanpuhr 24 is the Financial Officer of The Stanford Daily. 2022-2025 CRONA Contracts are online! Stanford has been in negotiations with CRONA since labor contracts covering its nurses expired March 31. More than 4,500 nurses at Stanford Health Care and Stanford Children's Health in Northern California voted on Friday to authorize a strike, capping off dozens of negotiating sessions that have stretched on for 13 weeks, including this past week when the healthcare workers completed their jobs without any contract in place. To ensure the protection of CRONAs strike notices, it is important that ALL NURSES walk out at those times not before and not later. I wasnt particularly prepared, Taleghani said. A letter to David Entwistle and Paul King from Assemblymember Ash Kalra, 27th Assembly District; State Senator Josh Becker, 13th Senate District; Assemblymember Marc Berman, 24th Assembly District. Given the hospitals strong financial standing, in part due to receiving millions in taxpayer-funded Covid-19 relief, Menlo Park City Councilmember, Ray Mueller, called the hospitals move a cruel union busting tactic. He shared in a public statement: Im proud to stand with the thousands of nurses striking for a fair contract and working conditions that will protect themselves and the patients they serve. Excluded Holidayvote:this vote must be heldbeforea holiday bundling vote may be held. To change your pre-tax or after-tax contributions, log on to theFidelitywebsite. Youll be the first to know about nursing news, trending topics and educational resources. Looking ahead to the fight we face today, I know CRONA Nurses have the power and the strength to stand up for what Nurses and patients need and deserve. Im hopeful, but Im not counting on it. When the CRONA Resource Nurse on the next shift attempted to re-do the assignments to follow staffing ratio laws, the manager intervened and directed the Resource Nurse to maintain the unlawful assignments. Scott Adams faces 'consequence culture' as U.S. newspapers drop Dilbert, Tom Cruise's 'ditching' of Suri showcased by Judd Apatow's 'co-parenting' joke, ex-Scientology exec says. Family members and CRONA Nurse allies welcome! If you will not be able to attend, please look for your alternate now so that your alternate may request October 4th off. representing San Jose and Santa Clara County communities in District 15, where Stanford and Packard have hospitals and clinics, shared in a statement: , calling the hospitals decision out of step with the values that Stanford and Packard publicly advertise. But throughout the country, nurses say theyre depleted by long hours and short staffing, and traumatized by the magnitude of death. On a daily basis, well get at least one text message saying the unit is short-staffed, asking can I come in to work overtime? . Our contract language states that Nurses do not have to work holidays when they are in orientation. Remember, we will be photographed and we want to convey our message clearly. CRONA Executive Board and Negotiation Team. But make no mistake about it: All CRONA-represented Nurses have alegally protected rightto participate in CRONAs strike starting Monday, April 25 at 6:45 am at SHC and 7:00 am at LPCH. The petition is demanding that CEOs David Entwistle and Paul King immediately reverse this decision and pledge to maintain our benefits while we work to reach an agreement., The response to the petition from Stanford was not comforting. But the rules are usually that insurance continues throughout the month as long as you work one day in that month. I sat eating my dinnerina quiet place to unwind and relaxbefore heading back out the chaos of a typical PICU shift. Return to Work Times. High numbers of travel Nurses and non-core staff assigned to the unit. But it appears that Packard leadership did not learn from their experiences during our negotiations earlier this year. We will have masks available for those who would like to wear one but forgot to bring their own; see the Strike Lead. CRONA Executive Board Provides Guidance Regarding Post-Strike Charges and Requests for Reinstatement of Membership. 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You are allowed to request the day of Convention within your commitment if you prefer, and this request should not be unreasonably denied. Harriette Cole: I don't want the neighbor's kids at my house, Dear Abby: My wife said she doesn't like it, but it's part of my life, Ask Amy: I feel guilty for not speaking up about my co-worker's activities, Ask Amy: I'm your cabin housekeeper, and you apparently have no idea what I do. In a statement, Stanford Health Care said it was pleased that a three-year contract was ratified and we truly look forward to welcoming our union-represented nurses back (Tuesday).. You may click the button to sign up for your preferred picketing shifts. We would learn later that the same issue had occurred in the NICU. April 13th, 2022. . Nursing Experience: 15 years in nursing, all at LPCH. There has been no formal hospital counter to that proposal. Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard's Children's Hospital nurses have been working without a contract since March 31st, 2022. As an alternative, it is CRONAs understanding that Nurses may voluntarily choose to work a full regular day shift or night shift to fill staffing needs. LPCH Nurses who are not changing their step should already be getting paid at their new rates. If your raise or retro pay are not correct on your upcoming paycheck you will need to put in a ticket online via AskHR. Modern Healthcare reports on two strike-related developments: 5,000 nurses from Stanford Health Care and Stanford Children's Health may stop striking tomorrow; while a union representing 2,00 This is not just about us, Taleghani said. CRONA is working to push the hospital to implement and announce the process for pre-designation ASAP. (Photo: CRYSTAL CHEN/The Stanford Daily) By Brandon Kim April 15, 2022, 12:55 a.m.. Still, ICU nurse Brittaney West said that striking was a necessary last resort for nurses. Nursing Experience: 28 years in nursing; all but her first year at SHC. They must bankroll not only the much higher. Those mediation discussions remain confidential. Now is the time to stand strong and united as we push for the contracts we deserve. As we have been doing for the last 4 months, your negotiating team is working hard. Speaking of our Bylaws, we will soon reach the time of year when our Bylaws committee conducts its annual review. Over 500 Nurses gathered in front of the fountain each holding a lit candle for a moment of silence. We stood strong behind our demands for fair contracts that give us the resources and support we need to take care of ourselves, our families and our patients, Borgees wrote in the release. We need wages and benefits that are competitive and recognize the education and skill required to be a Nurse and allow Nurses to make a home in the Bay Area while providing for themselves, their families, and their futures. IMPORTANT NOTE: Packard has also stated that it was unable to recall COBRA notices that are going out to Nurses this week. A new McKinsey report found that the share of nurses who said they were likely to leave their positions in the coming year rose to 32%, up from 22% last February. Press Update from Stanford Nurses: Bay Area Electeds Add Their Support April 26, 2022. State Lawmakers Call on Hospitals to Stop Playing Games with Nurses Health Care Benefits Call Tactic Unconscionable. Check Your Paychecks. As the strike went on, we continued to picket and attend informationalmeetings on an almost daily basis. #CRONAStrong! The hospitals are providing on-site access to the EAP for the remainder of this week. Return to Work Updates May 2, 2022; 5:41 p.m. Pursuant to Section 407 of CRONAs Bylaws, charges against members must: (2)Identify the charging party proffering the charges; (3)Include a specific statement of the facts out of which the charges arise; (4)Be filed within 90 calendar days from the conclusion of a strike, when the alleged offense occurs during the pendency of the strike; and, Accordingly, any member in good standing who wishes to bring a charge relating to conduct during the strike by another member should file awritten charge with the Executive Board by no later than Saturday, July 30, 2022. Stripping nurses of their health care is a bullying intimidation tactic that targets some of the most vulnerable nurses, says Kathy Stormberg, vice president of CRONA. Dive Brief: Unionized nurses at Stanford hospitals in California voted in favor of authorizing a strike Thursday, meaning more than 4,500 nurses could walk off the job in a bid for better staffing . We are grateful to the Senator and Assembly Members for their support. Harriette Cole: I don't want the neighbor's kids at my house, Dear Abby: My wife said she doesn't like it, but it's part of my life, Ask Amy: I feel guilty for not speaking up about my co-worker's activities, Ask Amy: I'm your cabin housekeeper, and you apparently have no idea what I do. Additionally, in California, a bill has recently been introduced making it easier for employees to get affordable health insurance if theirs is terminated through a strike. But negotiations soon stalled, and 93% of eligible nurses voted April 8 to strike, leading to the unions first picket line in more than 20 years. Californias COVID-19 state of emergency is over. It could be prevented if we had more critical care nurses to help out.. Update, May 2: After a week on strike, the union representing nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital voted to approve a new three-year contract with the hospitals . 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