These jackets were prizes at events earlier this year and a lot of people really liked them. The Stanford strike was the latest by Bay Area nurses who say they have worked unreasonably long hours, skipped holidays and dealt with the constant onslaught of death and suffering unleashed by the pandemic. The nurses walked out on April 25 after a 93% approval vote that . SF Chronicle 5/2/22: Stanford, Packard nurses vote overwhelmingly to end strike, approve new contract, Mother Jones 5/2/22: After a Week on Strike, Stanford Nurses Just Approved a New Contract, The Stanford Daily 5/2/22: Stanford nurses ratify contract with hospitals, set to resume work on Tuesday, KQED 5/2/22: Stanford Nurses Approve New Contracts, Ending Weeklong Strike, Healthcare Drive 5/3/22: Stanford nurses ratify deal, ending weeklong strike, Beckers Hospital Review 5/3/22: Stanford, Lucile Packard nurses OK 3-year contracts, return to work. But according to registered nurse David Hernandez, while it is true that Stanford nurses have remained among the highest paid nurses in the country, this figure ignores the significantly higher cost of living in the Bay Area compared to other geographical regions. In just a few hours,the hospital was crawling with managers. Brandon Kim '25 is a Managing Editor for The Grind and a staff writer for News. Im not competing with a nurse in Wyoming to buy my first home here in the Bay Area, Hernandez said. We were joined by electricians from IBEW Local 440. As a strike continues, the union representing about 5,000 nurses at Stanford and Lucile . You can elect to continue the full coverage you currently have, or continue coverage just for yourself, just for your children or spouse, or some combination. They were seeking: Increased compensation More staffing Better mental health support This will boost staffing levels, they say, because it will be easier to recruit and retain workers. Having received generous federal funding the last two years, Stanford and Packard health care should not be playing games with nurses health care benefits.. The hospitals proposal, however, still has pitfalls that we have previously identified. . Summer Lin covers breaking news and general assignment for The Mercury News. Ask him about philosophy, hiking very tall mountains and old-school Korean pop. Im exhausted: Why Stanford nurses are, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Im exhausted: Why Stanford nurses are preparing to strike. You then do hand off to the person taking your place and clock out at the start time of the strike. A: No. We want to have a very large crowd of Nurses and allies. Insufficient Nurses scheduled to meet minimum daily staffing numbers. When the parties are in mediation, there will not be detailed updates. We will continue to provide updates, but here are a few. Do not be intimidated! The employer (hospital) makes abasic contributionof 5% of the Regular Nurses annual pension eligible earnings. News and Education Editor, MSN, RN, BA, CBC, ACNP- American College of Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Practice Nurses of the Permian Basin, Survey: This is The REAL Nursing Shortage, 5 Steps to Becoming an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner, Top Online Family Nurse Practitioner Programs, CRONA is an independent union for Registered Nurses, Will it be one day like the Sutter Health strike. Because we stood strong together for fair contracts that support Nurses and our patients, the hospitals could not ignore our demands. In preparation for Monday's walkout, "strike nurses" from around the nation are being flown into the Bay Area and delivered by bus to Stanford's top-ranked hospitals. CRONA objected to these conversations as intimidating and misleading. Last month, 8,000. Expect to read more about ADOs in upcoming newsletters where we look at why ADOs are written, who writes ADOs, and what happens to ADOs once submitted. April 26, 2022, 12:06 a.m. About 5,000 Stanford nurses across Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital went on strike Monday morning calling for fair nursing. Scott Adams faces 'consequence culture' as U.S. newspapers drop Dilbert, Tom Cruise's 'ditching' of Suri showcased by Judd Apatow's 'co-parenting' joke, ex-Scientology exec says. After we launched the petition, the hospitals communicated that they were surprised by the reaction to their statements on benefits. But stanford decided to end them a month early. SHC, Imaging Services Float Pool If you will not be able to attend, please look for your alternate now so that your alternate may request October 4th off during the upcoming schedule request period. When negotiations for the full CRONA contract broke down in April, the Patient Placement Nurse Specialists and Case Managers walked the picket line with their fellow CRONA Nurses. For any LPCH Nurse who has had problems with coverage, you should contact Jasmine Robinson at [email protected]. Emily Hofstaedter Fellow Bio Over. The strike followed months of strained negotiations between CRONA and the hospitals, with nurses calling for wages reflecting the high cost of living in the Bay Area and an improved staffing system that prioritizes their mental health. Californias COVID-19 state of emergency is over. Nursing Experience: started as a new graduate 15 years ago at LPCH. In addition to wage increases, Stanford guaranteed an additional week of pre-scheduled vacation for all nurses starting in 2024 and protections against workplace violence, including a new response team at the childrens hospital. Nursing Experience: 27 years in pediatric hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplant at LPCH. Do you have questions about the new contracts? The Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA), which represents more than 5,000 nurses at the two hospitals, called for the strike . I had neverworked at aunion-represented hospitalbefore, soI knew I was a member but beyond that I did not even know we were in contract negotiations. Thousands of Stanford nurses strike over staffing levels, work stress and salaries. After a week-long strike, the union representing nearly 5,000 nurses at Stanford Health Care and the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital has voted to approve a new, three-year contract with. They should not be unprepared. 2023 THE STANFORD DAILY PUBLISHING CORPORATION, Privacy Policy Accessibility Advertise, Donate and support The Daily when you shop on Amazon. IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasn't followed: What should you do? Even as the hospitals present their revised proposal, they are refusing to back down from their outrageous decision to use our medical benefits as a weapon in these negotiations. Stanford has been in negotiations with CRONA since labor contracts covering its nurses expired March 31. Our unity was key to our success in our contract negotiations. To bring charges against a CRONA Nurse for crossing the picket line during the strike, [email protected] subject line Charges Against Member.. The strike is set to begin at 6:45 a.m. at Stanford and 7 a.m. at Packard, according to the CRONA website. CRONA has worked hard to try to reach a fair deal that solves or begins to solve the issues that make working at the hospitals so difficult right now. The contract also reworks the current staffing system in place, creating a system more tailored to the different units in which nurses work. Now is the time to consider increasing your 403(b) Retirement Plan contributions. For all Nurses with a step change, retro pay should be in the June 3 paycheck. Stanford nurses are joining a growing movement of other U.S. health care workers who have protested the shortfall of staffing and long, stressful hours during the pandemic. The solidarity on the picket line today was truly inspiring. Elected officials across the Bay Area are calling on Stanford and Packard hospital administrators to recognize the burnout and exhaustion that has pushed nearly 5,000 nurses to go on strike and to rescind the decision to cut off health care for striking nurses. So yes the insurance should have stopped if the strike went into June. representing San Jose and Santa Clara County communities in District 15, where Stanford and Packard have hospitals and clinics, shared in a statement: , calling the hospitals decision out of step with the values that Stanford and Packard publicly advertise. The year was 2000 and Taleghani had only been at the institution for a year. I sat eating my dinnerina quiet place to unwind and relaxbefore heading back out the chaos of a typical PICU shift. They say they value us but this is showing that thats not true.. The nurses and their union did. All Area Representatives and members of CRONA Committees are strongly encouraged to attend. July 22, 2022 Due to our Nurse Week Unity Celebration on the second Wednesday in May we are moving the webinar to the THIRD WEDNESDAY, May 18. Nurses have continuously called for increased paid time off as part of their efforts toward a better work-life balance. Is work not available on the holiday, such as Memorial Day this week, or July 4thon the upcoming schedule? While we have considered the hospitals request to call off the strike, we are not prepared to stop pushing for contracts that recognize the value we bring to the hospitals and meaningfully address the urgent issues that are making our profession unsustainable. In the words of a seasoned nurse, Stick together, what you do now will bring better contracts for years to come. He is majoring in Political Science with a minor in Creative Writing. Your own homemade signs are also welcome weve seen some really creative signs! CRONA Executive Board Provides Guidance Regarding Post-Strike Charges and Requests for Reinstatement of Membership. PALO ALTO, CA - APRIL 25: Registered nurses Kimberely Reed, center, and Colleen Borges, right, take part in a strike outside of Stanford Hospital on Monday, April 25, 2022, in Palo Alto, Calif. Senator Dave Cortese, representing San Jose and Santa Clara County communities in District 15, where Stanford and Packard have hospitals and clinics, shared in a statement: Today Im proud to stand with thousands of nurses in their righteous fight for better and safer working conditions to protect both themselves and the patients they serve. Striking is a last resort, but the hospitals are refusing to take our well-being seriously.. The hospitals are likely hoping that their revised proposal will allow them to stem the tide of bad public opinion. Edit page to add content here. Asalways,the PICU was short-staffedsoI had picked up an extra shift. we have both off-site and main hospital picket lines. This will generate a ticket number and allow you to track progress. RNPA, the union representing Nurses at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, cordially invites CRONA Nurses to attend their upcoming class: Villa Ragusa, 35 South Second St. Campbell, CA 95008, Class begins promptly at 8:00AM and ends at 4:30PM. strike is only one stage of the contract process. Find your local legislators here. She previously covered D.C. politics and California lawsuits for McClatchy's publications, including the Sacramento Bee, as a national real-time reporter. Please make sure you check your paycheck carefully each pay period and ensure your pay rates are correct. Eileen Pachkofsky Vice President of CRONA and a nurse at Lucile Packard for 16 years shared her frustration with the San Jose Mercury News that the hospitals are offering traveling nurses higher salaries than the core nursing staff who have remained loyal employees: Nurses are leaving the profession because its taking a mental toll on us. We are serious about that task. The strike drew the attention of lawmakers and a visit Friday from Sen. Alex Padilla. The hospitals agree. Every provision is something CRONA Nurses fought hard for, so dont let an opportunity to take full advantage of your benefits and contract language pass you by! To ensure the protection of CRONAs strike notices, it is important that ALL NURSES walk out at those times not before and not later. Stanford also guaranteed an additional week of pre-scheduled vacation for all nurses starting in 2024, as well as additional protections against workplace violence, including a new response team at the childrens hospital. Yes. Registered nurses Kimberely Reed, center, and Colleen Borges, right, take part in a strike outside of Stanford Hospital on Monday, April 25, 2022, in Palo Alto, Calif. (Photo: Aric Crabb/Bay Area . To be absolutely clear and say it loudly for those in the C-Suite there is no requirement that the hospitals take this cruel action. Last November, Kaiser narrowly averted a strike of 50,000 health care workers. Instead, on Monday hell walk a picket line. Over two decades after Taleghani walked out, nurses are lining up again to strike against Stanford Hospital and Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital. (most current articles on top; see previous newsletters for additional articles), San Jose Mercury News/Times-Herald: Im exhausted: Why Stanford nurses are preparing to strike and others already have. The central issue at hand the ability to attract and retain nurses is something that Taleghani said has been complicated by the disconnect between nurses and hospitals in negotiations. Im hopeful, but Im not counting on it. Their most recent FAQ (dated April 19) says: 21. LPCH, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Sequoia. Additionally, nurses in units such as the ICU that have been historically difficult to staff would also be eligible for more pay. Even as we have continued to work at the bedside, we have been here and ready tomeet. Union leaders had cited nurses fatigue and burnout as among the reasons to strike, and became upset upon discovering that the hospitals would temporarily rescind the health benefits of nurses who participated. Nurses ratify agreement with Stanford, ending, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Nurses ratify agreement with Stanford, ending weeklong strike, Intel agencies dont think adversaries behind Havana syndrome, Eli Lilly to cut insulin prices, cap costs at $35 for many people with diabetes, How California health officials helped cracked the case of eyedrops that blinded people in 13 states, Sen. Fetterman recovering, will be out a few more weeks, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds. The CRONA Board wants to provide clear information to all Nurses regarding these procedures. Picketing tomorrow has been extended until 3:30 p.m., to allow families to join if they are able. The two sides started at 10% and 24% respectively. We have CRONA t-shirts available (in blue similar to photo above) for all Nurses and have given them out at many events, but we have never made special items available for purchase until this year. Over 4,000 Stanford Nurses Strike for Better Conditions. SHC has a definite staffing issue, according to Stanford clinical nurse Rachel Gratz-Beken, who said this has impacted her ability to care for patients. You know all nursing jobs arent created (or paid!) Nursing Experience: started at SHC as a new graduate 2 year ago. I hope everyone is enjoying the warm weather and long days of summer, and getting some time off to rest and recharge with friends and family. And it might just work - for some staff. He is majoring in Political Science with a minor in Creative Writing. This includes unit-level Area Representatives, all committees, and all Executive Board positions. Over 30,000 people have. Keep this image up through Nurse Week and showcase how CRONA Nurses carry on the legacy of Florence Nightingale and light the way forward in Nursing. The new wage scales are linked on our Negotiations page. See ourCRONA Bylawsfor additional information on charges. Keep reading this newsletter and follow @cronanurses on social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) for ongoing news and education about new contract language. Harriette Cole: I don't want the neighbor's kids at my house, Dear Abby: My wife said she doesn't like it, but it's part of my life, Ask Amy: I feel guilty for not speaking up about my co-worker's activities, Ask Amy: I'm your cabin housekeeper, and you apparently have no idea what I do. Please see the information about upcoming events. Every CRONA Nurse deserves to receive full advantage of our new language. Its not a demotion! To us, it just shows us, Why are we putting our lives out there, taking time away from our families, making all these sacrifices? Its a slap in the face that we dont get what we deserve.. Meanwhile, a survey conducted by CRONA in November found that 45% of Stanford nurses had considered leaving their jobs due to a . Assembly Bill 2530 in the California State Legislature would ensure striking workers do not have to worry about breaks in coverage. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, NYC Mayor Adams dismisses need to separate church and state, declares himself a servant of God, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. I applied at a registry and prepared to begin working on a temporary basis to earn money while we waited for the hospitals to come to their senses. As of the first pay period of 2022 the retirement match increased! When Stanford and Packard threatened to cut off our health benefits, they thought it would break our resolve. I am frustrated that Stanford and Packard hospitals would rather cut corners than invest in their bedside Nurses, especially after receiving hundreds of millions in federal aid dollars. And numerous news outlets have told our stories of burn-out, exhaustion from working in chronically understaffed areas, and lack of access to mental health benefits. Manager overriding the Resource Nurses professional judgement; violation of staffing ratios. As we celebrate the great contract wins, we are also getting questions about the details of returning to work. The hospitals have informed us that there will be gap coverage for the time before the strike ends. The hospitals must provide nurses the same level of care, respect, and support that we provide . 2) Mail registration form (see below) and check to the RNPA, Office, 950 South Bascom Ave., Suite 2120, San. Every time you receive a raise is a good time to painlessly increase your retirement contributions without decreasing your take home pay. Her other nursing experience includes home health and correctional nursing. If a strike cannot be avoided, we will continue to do everything possible to get all 5,000 CRONA Nurses back to work quickly under fair contracts that recognize our worth and value our dedication to our profession and our patients. Expect more updates on new contract provisions in upcoming newsletters. Youve earned it. My reverie was interrupted by Dawn, a day-shift charge Nurse,coming intothe room. The online meetings are second Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. Nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital on the picket line on April 25, 2022, the first day of their weeklong strike. As part of the Friday agreement, Stanford agreed to walk back plans to cut striking nurses' health coverage. The impact can be deep and long lasting and should not be taken lightly, the hospitals cautioned on their negotiations website. She previously served as a news desk editor. Her experience is inpatient cardiology nursing. We hope the hospitals are listening. CRONA said nurses gave their hospitals notice of their intention to strike on April 13, after Stanford management "failed to negotiate fairly over the union's proposals for addressing staff . Overwork has been an issue for nurses, according to Taleghani, contributing to a challenging recruiting environment for the hospitals. Nurses are not the only healthcare professionals fighting for better pay, patient care, and working conditions doctors are, too! In preparation for Mondays walkout, strike nurses from around the nation are being flown into the Bay Area and delivered by bus to Stanfords top-ranked hospitals. They want to use all allotted vacation time, have a say in weekend shifts and get extra pay for critical care nurses. Deadline: Friday, September 16, 2022. We stood strong behind our demands for fair contracts that give us the resources and support we need to take care of ourselves, our families and our patients, Borgees wrote in the release. Nursing paying $12,000 to $13,000 a week to the Stanford replacements. April 27, 2022, CRONA Nurses Strike On Monday Even As Your Team Keeps Working April 23, 2022, At the Table and at the Picket Line: Your CRONA Negotiating Team Is Working Hard for Fair Contracts ; April 22, 2022, Nurses Get Ready to Make History ; April 20, 2022, We Are Protected - Legal Info About Strike ; April 21, 2022, CRONA Area Reps: Strike begins for EVERYONE Monday morning at 6:45 am SHC / 7:00 am LPCH; April 20, 2022. Additionally, in California, a bill has recently been introduced making it easier for employees to get affordable health insurance if theirs is terminated through a strike. Out of more than 5000 Nurses, that number is astoundingly small. Your CRONA negotiating team was in federal mediation today with the hospitals and the parties have agreed to continue working with the federal mediator tomorrow. There are several reasons why nurses have chosen this moment to push for change, said Joanne Spetz, director of the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies at UC San Francisco. Become a Part of the Nurse.org Community! Monday morning CRONA Nurses will stand in unity demanding fair contracts that recognize our worth. She splits her time between Palo Alto and Inverness, and in her spare time likes wildlife photography, swimming, skiing and backpacking. After 52 days,the strikefinallyendedand we returned to work. Then click Accounts & Benefits in the top menu. Be adaptable about working because you dont know when opportunities will pop up, and make sure you take some time to relax. Applications for Reinstatement of Membership, Section 401.1 of CRONAs Bylaws provides that any CRONA member who resigned from CRONA may apply for reinstatement after fulfilling all the necessary obligations as determined by the Executive Board and may include a reinstatement fee of up to $3,000.00. We even had Coca-Cola and AT&T representatives stop by to support us. For one, contracts have expired, so its time to re-negotiate. What are they waiting for? Modern Healthcare reports on two strike-related developments: 5,000 nurses from Stanford Health Care and Stanford Children's Health may stop striking tomorrow; while a union representing 2,00 Note for reporters: CRONA will not be sharing details of any mediated discussions occurring today. Nurses cant even relax on their day off, because they keep getting these texts, said Stormberg. By Bay City News Published April 30, 2022 Updated on April 30, 2022 at 5:24 pm. Our presence is an important reminder to the hospitals that they need to come to an agreement with CRONA to end the strike; our purpose is to inform, not block entrances. May 10, 2022, Celebrating our unity! Nurses also know they are harder to replace and want their contributions acknowledged in the form of improved working conditions, protected vacation time, higher wages and better benefits. We will have masks available for those who would like to wear one but forgot to bring their own; see the Strike Lead. Call to Area Representatives Serve as Hearing Board Members. Most of us have not been on strike before and could use some advice. And that is exactly why Im authoring Senate Bill 213 in the California Senate to make it easier for registered nurses and other health care workers to access the workers compensation system, in line with those protections afforded to other frontline professions. Nurses at Stanford and Lucile Packard Children's hospitals have overwhelmingly voted to end a weeklong strike, their union, the Committee for the Recognition of Nursing Achievement said on Monday. She also has experience in adult telemetry and ICU. Youve earned it. She grew up in the Bay Area and is majoring in International Relations and Psychology. For example, Nurses should NOT plan to work Monday and then walk out Tuesday or later. Stanford nurses prepare for first strike in 20 years Entrance to the Stanford Hospital at 500 Pasteur. High numbers of travel Nurses and non-core staff assigned to the unit. Provider approved by the California Board of. Press Update from Stanford Nurses: Bay Area Electeds Add Their Support April 26, 2022. The agreement is multipronged, with the most substantive changes including an increase in base wage rates, a staffing system more reflective of patient acuity and increased mental health support. Q: I dont work on Monday, should I come to the picket line? To fill in for the striking nurses, Stanford Hospital hired traveling nurses through an employment agency offering $13,000 a week in salary, plus free food, housing and transportation. Strike nurses are typically the highest compensated nurses in the industry, with agencies like HSG and U.S. Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard's Children's Hospital nurses have been working without a contract since March 31st, 2022. Education funds and hours:August 31, 2022 is the day of the academic year and the last date to use your hours or use your funds. She assured me that it was with full union approval, soI agreed. About 5,000 nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucille Packard Children's Hospital went on strike Monday, with workers calling on management to improve working conditions and address staff shortages. In this issue we address the legal protections of striking workers. Given the hospitals strong financial standing, in part due to receiving millions in taxpayer-funded Covid-19 relief. Please keep watch over any children you bring to the picket line. The union representing thousands of nurses at Stanford and Lucile Packard Childrens hospitals has reached an agreement to return to work, ending a historic strike that highlighted grievances over staffing, pay and quality of life that have mounted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sign up to receive the latest nursing news and exclusive offers. Nurses are exhausted, and were burning out, Charon Brown, a nurse in the cardiovascular ICU at Stanford Health Care, said. We have a protected legal right to stand together for each other and our patients. Hospital administrators will withdraw health care benefits from striking nurses beginning May 1, according to CRONA. At Packard, it is CRONAs understanding that there have been delays in implementing this commitment. Lets be clear. The hospitals will present the proposed process to CRONA leaders at the beginning of August; look for an announcement of the process in early August. It could be prevented if we had more critical care nurses to help out.. The nurses chose to strike against the hospitals . The last time that Stanford nurses went on strike against Stanford Health Care (SHC), nurse Fred Taleghani had no idea what was coming. The last formal negotiation session was Tuesday, April 12. NEW INFORMATION! Contracted nurses brought in by Stanford have been working in the facilities since the full-time nurses went on strike a move that sparked further backlash from the union. Speaking of our Bylaws, we will soon reach the time of year when our Bylaws committee conducts its annual review. to receive the 7.5 CEUS. The growing panic of our managers was palpable. As a result of the ongoing pandemic, current staff realized the importance of certain things. Providing care at such wealthy hospitals should not cost Nurses our health, our sanity, or our time with our loved ones, said Colleen Borges, President of CRONA and a pediatric oncology Nurse at Packard Childrens Hospital. are below. Get the latest on all things nursing by joining our email newsletter. We provided them with the same quality care, just in a different location. In a statement, Stanford Health Care said it is extremely pleased that a three-year contract was reached and we truly look forward to welcoming our colleagues back on Tuesday.. ICU nurse Kimberley Reed called the move a tactic to divide nurses, adding that the hospitals decision to withhold health care benefits has instead strengthened nurses resolve to strike. Dawnstrode into the roomand walkedup to the CRONA board. Looking ahead to the fight we face today, I know CRONA Nurses have the power and the strength to stand up for what Nurses and patients need and deserve. CRONA Vice President. 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