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Welcome to Your Union!

 KU Nurses Association nurses strive to improve working conditions and benefits, protect nurses from unfair treatment and discipline, and give staff nurses a voice in the decisions that affect their work environment and the quality of patient care.

The KU Nurses Association was founded in 1988 to improve conditions for nurses and patients at the (then) KU Medical Center. KU Nurses Association has been affiliated with AFT Kansas (AFTKS), and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) since 1993.

On October 21st, 2022, the KU Nurses Association Negotiations Team and the Hospital reached a tentative agreement on the new contract for November 2022 - August 2025. Subsequently, members voted on and approved the agreement.

Find out more and download the contract here

Ahead of merger, Legacy and OHSU healthcare workers unite

Photo of OHSU Advanced Practice Providers standing together

Legacy Health has long been a cornerstone of the healthcare landscape in Oregon, providing critical services and care to the community. Recently, however, a significant development has emerged: Healthcare workers at Legacy voted to form a new union in affiliation with the Oregon Nurses Association. This move is seen as a pivotal step in addressing various systemic issues within the organization and improving the overall healthcare environment for providers and patients alike.

Read more at AFT Voices

Extending care far beyond hospital walls

Photo of OSUNO/ONA members standing together

It’s important to members of the Ohio State University Nurses Organization/Ohio Nurses Association/AFT not just to talk the talk, but also to walk the walk when it comes to community care and service. One way to exemplify this was by hosting the local’s first ever First Book event on April 18 where OSUNO generously donated books to students at a local elementary school. The OSUNO nurses spread joy by putting books into the eager hands of hundreds of students at West Broad Elementary School, a K-5 school on the west side of Columbus.

Read more at AFT Voices

The road to more equitable workplaces

Pictured from left to right, are Zach Sokolowski, Tracy Rocco, and Nic Tobin, professionals who work in Michigan Medicine lab settings. They are holding posters placed across Michigan Medicine facilities, listing all of the job descriptions that UMMAP represents.

In March, more than 500 professionals who work in Michigan Medicine laboratory settings, including medical technologists, laboratory technicians, histotechnologists and clinical technologists united under the banner of United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals by officially certifying it as their union. UMMAP, which is affiliated with the AFT, is a multi-bargaining unit union of more than 4,200 healthcare workers throughout the Michigan Medicine system. The members are now bargaining a first contract with the university, with the goal of fostering an equitable workplace culture at Michigan Medicine, ensuring that healthcare professionals from the three main hospitals in Ann Arbor to the 125 external clinics across the state are given the respect and support they deserve.

Read more at AFT Voices

Fighting for equality and respect

Photo of Erin Grace, Oregon Nurses Association member, holding sign that reads "Nurses on Strike. ONA"

My name is Erin Grace. I am a wife, mom and proud nurse. I have lived and worked in this community for 20 years. My nursing career began more than 20 years ago in labor and delivery. Bringing life into the world was my calling. I helped deliver more than 5,000 babies, welcoming newborns and caring for thousands of families throughout Lane County and far beyond.

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Grief and Healing

 

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