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Who makes decisions in a union?

When we form a union with SEIU Healthcare we gain the support of a large organization, but run our own chapter here at St. Charles, which we democratically control. We vote on our own union contracts, and elect stewards. And … Continue reading

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What are union dues?

No one at St. Charles will be allowed to pay any dues until we vote to approve our first union contract. Dues are used to cover the expenses it takes to build a strong union in our hospital. They will … Continue reading

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What kind of improvements can we expect as a union?

Every union contract is different, because it reflects the priorities of the group that negotiated it. As a union, we will have the right to negotiate over our wages, benefits and working conditions; just like registered nurses in the ONA … Continue reading

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