Author Archives for Linda Sin

Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence This Nurses Week

May 3, 2018 2:14 pm Published by Linda Sin Leave your thoughts Our 2018 advocacy and education project focused on domestic violence kicks off this Nurses Week! This year, National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees (NUHHCE) locals with nurse members will be participating in nationwide community service. No matter what your medical classification, all members are invited to join our campaign to help prevent domestic violence and support survivors.

KOCPA Delivers Easter Baskets to Victims of Domestic Violence

April 6, 2018 11:54 am Published by Linda Sin Leave your thoughts Kaiser Orange County Professionals Association (KOCPA) held a donation drive to assist victims of domestic violence in Orange County. With members’ generous donations and efforts, KOCPA was able to create Easter baskets for the children of Laura's House.

2018 UNAC/UHCP Scholarship Program

April 1, 2018 12:01 am Published by Linda Sin Leave your thoughts Applications are now open for the 2018 UNAC/UHCP Scholarship program. Applications can be submitted until May 18, 2018 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.

Important Kaiser Update

March 29, 2018 6:15 pm Published by Linda Sin Leave your thoughts With developments occurring rapidly around Kaiser negotiations and our new union alliance, we want to make sure you have the latest information.

UNAC/UHCP Executive Vice President Charmaine Morales, RN, Sworn In To LA Fed’s Executive Board

March 27, 2018 2:33 pm Published by Linda Sin Leave your thoughts The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO hosted its Workers' Congress on March 13, where the organization swore in its most diverse Executive Board in their 133-year history, including our very own UNAC/UHCP Executive Vice President Charmaine Morales, RN.

Pettis Nurses Ratify New Contract

March 21, 2018 9:38 pm Published by Linda Sin Leave your thoughts On March 21, members at Pettis Memorial Registered Nurses Association (PMRNA) voted unanimously to approve our tentative contract agreement.

3rd Annual Labor United Against Cancer 5K

March 3, 2018 12:23 pm Published by Linda Sin Leave your thoughts For the third year in a row, we linked arms with the American Cancer Society and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1428 to raise funds and awareness with our 5K: Labor United Against Cancer on Saturday, March 3 in San Dimas, CA.

PMRNA Bargaining Update: Tentative Agreement Reached

March 1, 2018 12:29 pm Published by Linda Sin Leave your thoughts On Thursday, March 1, a Tentative Agreement was reached for a new contract for PMRNA. The agreement is the culmination of 2 years and 11 months of negotiations, approximately 70 bargaining meetings of face-to-face negotiations with representatives of management, and countless hours of work.

Big Win for Tele

February 28, 2018 12:21 pm Published by Linda Sin Leave your thoughts A team of RNs presented 2,000 petitions to Kaiser management on February 27, this time regarding the 1:3 nurse-to-patient UNAC ratios in tele units. We stood strong together, and Kaiser heard us! Click through to watch the video.