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Sharp

Officers

Jay O'Brien, RN
SPNN President
Deborah Shepley, RN
SPNN Vice President
Sheila Berg, RN
SPNN Treasurer
Anna Patterson, RN
SPNN Secretary

Chairs and Co-Chairs

Rachelle Padilla, RN
Chair (Coronado)
Cynthia Karlicek, RN
Co-Chair (Coronado)
Kristen Palumbo, RN
Chair (Grossmont)
Sandy Cooper, RN
Co-Chair (Grossmont)
Melissa Reed, RN
Chair (Chula Vista)
Malyne Santos, RN
Co-Chair (Chula Vista)
Shawn McCoy, RN
Chair (Mesa Vista)
Julie Braatz, RN
Co-Chair (Mesa Vista)
Jan Hodgson, RN
Chair (Non-Hospital)
Carmen Picaso, RN
Co-Chair (Non-Hospital)
Deborah Shepley, RN
Chair (Mary Birch)

Staff Representatives

Michael Boccio, RN
Staff Representative
Email: Michael.Boccio@unacuhcp.org
Joel Emerson, RN
Staff Representative
Email: Joel.Emerson@unacuhcp.org
Yesenia Godinez
Staff Representative
Email: Yesenia.Godinez@unacuhcp.org

Sharp News

Sharp Continues to Fail Nurses

Posted on September 8, 2016

Sharp management failed to make significant movement on any of our core issues at contract negotiations on September 8. Sharp RNs stand united on four key issues. Our core issues must be addressed to resolve issues of recruitment and retention of great nurses, and to ensure quality care at Sharp HealthCare.

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SPNN RN Delegations Deliver Message to CEOs

Posted on September 6, 2016

On September 6, delegations of nurses across Sharp delivered posters featuring hundreds of Sharp RNs and a message to the CEOs of Mary Birch, Grossmont, Memorial and Chula Vista.

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Sharp RNs: We Need Your Input!

Posted on September 1, 2016

Last week in bargaining, Sharp management proposed a clinical ladder. Let us know how you feel about a clinical ladder by taking the online survey at unacuhcp.org/SPNNsurvey ASAP!

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SPNN Bargaining Update #8

Posted on September 1, 2016

Hundreds of RNs packed the room at contract negotiations when management responded to our wage proposal. The result – they continue to undervalue Sharp nurses.

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SPNN Bargaining Update #7

Posted on August 27, 2016

Hundreds attended SPNN bargaining on Friday, August 26. It was standing room only as our team presented our full economic proposal.

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UNAC/UHCP Wins United Way’s 2016 Miguel Contreras Labor Award

Posted on August 23, 2016

UNAC/UHCP was recently honored with the Miguel Contreras Labor Award for our part in creating pathways out of poverty for families and improving the quality of life in Greater Los Angeles.

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August Member Newsletter: Lakewood Ratifies New Contract

Posted on August 16, 2016

The August 2016 member newsletter features stories on the ratification of Lakewood’s tremendous new contract, updates on SPNN bargaining, and other articles of note to UNAC/UHCP members.

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SPNN Bargaining Update #6

Posted on August 11, 2016

At this week’s negotiations sessions, we made progress on two major issues. But the fight is not over! Let your voice be heard. Join us at the next general membership meeting on August 18 and plan to attend bargaining August 25-26.

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Sharp Professional Nurses Network RN in the Right Place at the Right Time

Posted on August 5, 2016

Sharp Professional Nurses Network RN in the Right Place at the Right Time Everyday Hero Micaela Mvongo, RN, Saves a Life On August 13, 2015, Registered Nurse Micaela Mvongo was enjoying her day off with her two kids at Mission Bay. She was relaxing at the beach with a book in hand when she heard […]

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SPNN Bargaining Update #5

Posted on August 4, 2016

This week’s negotiations sessions were a clear testament of the power we have when we come together. Management withdrew their proposal on weekend scheduling. This was a huge moment for us at the bargaining table and we should all be proud that our work is paying off. There is still much to be done to strengthen our contract! Plan to attend bargaining on August 9!

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