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ACTION ALERT - STRIKE VOTE December 9-22
RNPA’s negotiations with Santa Clara County have almost reached a stalemate: our demands for competitive wages, hours, and working conditions have not been met. The County’s current offer still fails to account for costs of living in the Bay Area, and leaves us short-changed, especially compared to other local hospitals.
We are not backing down.
You’ve gotten the contract to where it is today by standing with us at rallies, showing up every week for T-shirt Tuesdays, attending strike team trainings, and turning out in unprecedented numbers for Strike School. Now, more than ever, we need to show up stronger together to authorize a strike, if conditions at the bargaining table demand it.
From December 9 through 22, RNPA will be voting to authorize a strike, in locations across Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, St. Louise Hospital, O’Connor Hospital, Custody Health facilities, Ambulatory areas, and the RNPA office. Voting will begin on Monday, December 9th, and run through to December 22nd. A detailed list of locations and times for the first week is below:
Valley Medical Center
O’Connor
St. Louise
Gilroy Clinic
RNPA Offices
Monday, December 9
6 – 10 AM @ Cafeteria–East Wing Building 2nd floor
11 AM – 6 PM @ Garden Atrium-Sobrato Pavilion 1st floor
9 PM–1 AM @ Foyer entrance near ED–Building K near Information/Security Desk
6 AM – 1 PM @Cafeteria
6 AM –
1 PM @ Cafeteria
Tuesday, December 10
4:30 – 6:30 PM @ Lobby
2 – 8 PM @ Cafeteria
2 – 8 PM @ Cafeteria
Wednesday, December 11
10 AM – 5 PM @ OR–Ambulatory Surgery Building M, 2nd FloorBreak Room
2 – 5 PM @ BAP, Building G, Break Room
2 – 5 PM @ EPS, Building R, Break Room
Thursday, December 12
8 AM – 6 PM @ VSC Lobby
11 AM – 1 PM @ Break room
Friday, December 13
8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday, December 14
7:30 – 11:30 AM @ Cafeteria
2 – 8 PM @ Garden Atrium–Sobrato Pavilion
Sunday, December 15
11 AM – 4 PM @ Cafeteria
Due to overwhelming demand for training from site leaders to run local voting, we are still finalizing the Strike Vote schedule for the week of December 16th. Thank you for your continued support and attention as we announce this information soon.
Please show up to vote at any of these locations wearing your RNPA t-shirts and scrubs! Make your voices heard, and stand by your fellow nurses and the patients in your care. Together, we are stronger.
RNPA buttons, stickers, and information will be provided at voting locations. Thank you as always for standing together, and wearing your RNPA colors this Tuesday, and every day of the week, to show our solidarity! Together, we are #RNPAStrong.
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By Tiffany TalericoPausedThis section is provided to you for informational purposes only. It is a summary of your fundamental rights within the workplace. The information provided is not meant as a substitution for RNPA representation. It is important that you contact the RNPA office to discuss your specific problem(s).
JUST CAUSE: The Seven Steps
Arbitrator Carroll R. Daugherty has reduced the basic elements of just cause to seven steps. These tests represent a specifically articulated analysis of the just cause standard. They are meant to be a guideline to supervisors when disciplinary action is to be considered.
A “no” answer to one or more of the questions means that just cause was not satisfied or at least may have been seriously weakened. It also means that some arbitrary, capricious, or discriminatory elements may be present.
Notice: “Did the Employer give to the employee forewarning or foreknowledge of the possible or probable consequence of the employee’s disciplinary conduct?” Reasonable Rule or Order: “Was the Employer’s rules or managerial order reasonably related to (a) the orderly, efficient, or safe operation of the Employer’s business, and (b) the performance that the Employer might properly expect of employee?” Investigation: “Did the Employer, before administering the discipline, make an effort to discover whether the employee did in fact violate or disobey a rule or order of management?” Fair Investigation: “Was the Employer’s investigation conducted fairly and objectively?” Proof: “At the investigation, did the ‘judge’ obtain substantial evidence or proof that the employee was guilty as charged?” Equal Treatment: “Has the Employer applied its rules, orders and penalties even-handedly and without discrimination to all employees?” Penalty: “Was the degree of discipline administered by the Employer in a particular case reasonably related to (a) the seriousness of the employee’s proven offense, and (b) the record of the employee in his service with the Employer?”*WEINGARTEN RIGHTS
The U.S. Supreme Court in 1975 ruled that an employee is entitled to have a Union Representative present during any interview, which may result in discipline. The Weingarten rule provides that an employee has the right to be represented by the union at an investigatory meeting when the employee has a reasonable belief that the meeting could lead to discipline. These rights are not automatic.
You must request representation You must have a reasonable belief that discipline will result from the meeting You are entitled to know the subject of the meeting before it begins You have the right to consult with the union representative prior to the meetingDo not refuse to attend a meeting if Union Representation is requested and denied.
RNPA suggests that you attend the meeting and again reiterate your right to have a Union Representative present. If this fails, RNPA advises that you clearly state that you reserve your right to answer the questions at a later date. (record all questions asked)
SKELLY RIGHTS
The California Supreme Court upheld that all public employees, whether tenured or probationary, permanent or temporary, may in some instances possess liberty interests in employment and thus are protected by due process. Skelly v State Personnel Board (1975). Regardless of whether good cause is ultimately found to exist for an employee’s discharge or discipline, before an employee can be deprived of the property interest he or she has in a job, certain procedural safeguards must be provided.
Notice of a hearing Notice of the proposed discipline, in writing The reasons for the proposed discipline, in writing Other pertinent information, including copies of the policies allegedly violated and any other statements or documents which the employer considered in proposing the discipline The right to representation at and in preparation for the hearing The right to respond to the authority initially imposing the disciplineAbout RNPA
Our members and profession come first.
The Registered Nurses Professional Association is committed to obtaining the highest level of quality patient care and professional nursing standards by empowering each nurse to achieve their professional goals as individuals and as an organization.
- We negotiate for members on matters of economic and general welfare and administer collective bargaining agreements between members and employer.
- We represent registered nurses in employment relations with the Agency on all matters of wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
- We maintain dialogue between nursing staff and the Agency in order to allow the nursing staff to have an effective voice concerning conditions related to client care, nursing practice and professional standards.
- We serve as a mechanism by which the practice of nursing and quality of care received by consumers, is maintained, evaluated and improved.
- We participate in the implementation of evaluative processes in order to monitor adherence to established nursing standards.
- We promote a positive nursing image within the community.
- We promote career mobility in nursing.
- We further the continuing education opportunities of members.
- We promote legislation which fosters standards of excellence in nursing practice.
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