EP 67: The Power Of Nursing Unions: How They're Changing The Game

In this episode guest Julia Godby-Murray returns to share her experience and involvement with nursing union organizing. The conversation explores the importance of unions in advocating for nurses' rights and improving working conditions. It emphasizes the need for nurses to actively support legislation and join unions to bring about change. The conversation also highlights success stories of nurses standing up for their rights and the significance of having a seat at the table in decision-making processes. Fear of retaliation from management should not deter nurses from joining unions. In the final part of the conversation, the nurses discuss the importance of attending union meetings, negotiating contracts, and standing up for oneself in the workplace. Change isn't going to happen unless we do it! Thank you to our Enema Award Sponsor, Happy Bum Co. Please visit https://happybumco.com/ and use promo code NURSESUNCORKED for 15% off your first bundle. Thank you to our sponsor, Stink Balm Odor Blocker! Please visit https://www.stinkbalmodorblocker.com/ and use promo code UNCORKED15 for 15% off your purchase! Interested in Sponsoring the Show? Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes, giveaways and earn the title of becoming either a Wine Cork, Wine Bottle, Decanter, Grand Preserve, or even a Vineyard member for exclusive benefits! Benefits also include patron only Zoom parties, newsletters, shout-outs, and much more https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Chapters: 00:00 Patron Shoutouts 00:58 Cocktail of the Week 02:10 Guest and Topic Introduction 05:45 Best Way to get Congressmen's Attention 06:45 Letter Writing Party 08:20 How to Find Your Representative 15:43 Only Two Ways to Force Employers to do the Right Thing 17:05 Myth: Unions Only Protect Bad Employees 18:37 Unions Supporting Political Candidates 21:53 Myth: The Hospital Will Fire Me if I Talk About a Union 26:39 Problem of the Week 31:30 Success Stories 33:25 Having a Seat at the Table During Decision-Making 37:40 Weingarten Rights 39:17 Myth: My Union Doesn't do Anything 40:30 Get Over the Fear of Saying the U Word 41:42 Sign the Union Cards and Attend the Meetings 43:45 Union Busters 49:00 Erica's Personal Union Success Story 50:35 Unions Can Negotiate Letters of Understanding 52:47 Enema of the Week Award Cocktail of the Week: Kualoa's Ube Brulee Teremana Tequila, ube syrup, lilikoi syrup, lemon juice, egg white, sugar melted on top. How to Find Your Representative: https://whoismyrepresentative.com/ National Nurses Honor Guard: https://www.facebook.com/nationalnursehonorguard/ Or email: nnhc2024@gmail.com New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday (Monday for patrons!). Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at! https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as legal advice, or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company. Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.