Downey (Kaiser)
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Downey (Kaiser) News
“The experience was unforgettable.”
Posted on June 28, 2012
Jettie Deden-Castillo, NP, from Kaiser Downey shares her unique AFSCME convention experience. My first impression of the AFSCME convention was WOW. This was my first opportuity to attend one. It occurs every 2 years. This year it took place in Los Angeles so it was easy for me to get there if you call LA […]
Tentative Agreements Reached on First Contracts For SCNSC & KPMWON!
Posted on June 27, 2012
After months of bargaining we won a strong agreement. See the schedule of ratification meetings so you can vote.
Ken Deitz Elected International Vice President at AFSCME Convention
Posted on June 26, 2012
Another big win for UNAC/UHCP as our President, Ken Deitz, RN, is elected to serve as an AFSCME International Vice President. “I am proud to see our president hold a position that will help to influence health care policy in our union and our country,” said Valentina Zamora-Arreola, a UNAC/UHCP delegate to the convention.
“It’s important it is for us to have a voice in the process and work of AFSCME. “
Posted on June 24, 2012
Pam Brodersen, NP, shares her AFSCME convention experience below. To be part of the delegation representing NUHHCE and UNAC/UHCP was, number one, an honor and, number two, a truly busy week! We had work to do through out the day at the convention, it was always long days and sometimes long nights as well! There […]
Proposed “Temporary Waiver” in Budget Would Waive Staffing Ratios During Meal Breaks
Posted on June 14, 2012
The proposed language would allow hospitals to waive the staffing ratios on all units during meals and breaks. “The UNAC/UHCP, AFSCME legislative team immediately developed a plan to actively oppose the language and to inform the legislators that UNAC/UHCP, AFSCME would never support anything that would threaten the staffing ratios that California Registered Nurses worked so hard to achieve and the patients deserve,” said Barbara Blake, RN, UNAC/UHCP State Secretary/Treasurer. Click here to read UNAC/UHCP’s letter of opposition to the proposed language.
UNAC/UHCP Celebrates Nurses Week
Posted on May 11, 2012
After starting Nurses Week with a recap of how far we’d come in the year since last Nurses Week, thousands of UNAC/UHCP nurses employed by Kaiser got a special Nurses Week gift–a Tentative Agreement on a fantastic new contract. Details are forthcoming. We have a photo gallery of the UNAC/UHCP celebrations that took place all over Southern California. Read all about it!
WE WON! Tentative Agreement Reached With Kaiser!
Posted on May 11, 2012
At 2:45AM Friday, May 11, UNAC/UHCP and the Coalition of Unions reached a tentative agreement with Kaiser covering 95,000 Kaiser employees across the country. Details to come.
Happy Nurses Week!
Posted on May 6, 2012
During Nurses Week on May 6-12, we thank our strongest advocates for patients: Registered Nurses. Thank you for all that you do for this union!
It’s Going to Be a Cold Day Before We Freeze Our Pension
Posted on May 2, 2012
What does a pension “freeze” mean and how much does it cost us? Check out our Pension Leaflet to get more information about how your pension may be impacted at Kaiser negotiations.
Kaiser FLEX Plan Cost Increases: You Do the Math
Posted on May 2, 2012
Have a family of 4? A few monthly prescriptions? An ER visit here or there? Here’s how Kaiser FLEX plans increase our costs, and not just today, but likely into the future. CHECK IT OUT: If your family has doctor visits about 10 times a year that’s $200 under flex vs. the $50 you pay […]