Nurses at Nationwide Children's Hospital demonstrate to form a union, push for increased wages and improved safety at work
Nurses at Nationwide Children's Hospital Continue to Rally for Unionization
Nurses at Nationwide Children's Hospital are persistently advocating for unionization, with the aim of securing fair, competitive pay, safer working conditions, and improved sick leave policies. The public launch of this movement took place on September 15.
The unionization effort is not just about better pay, but also about creating a safer work environment for the hospital's dedicated staff. Key demands include more sick pay and vacation time, as well as addressing staffing shortages that have been a concern for many nurses.
The organizers of this movement are adamant that current pay for nurses at Nationwide Children's Hospital is among the lowest in central Ohio. They believe that a formal union would help rectify this issue and ensure fair compensation for the hard work and dedication of its nurses.
As the unionization effort continues to gain support among hospital staff, billboards supporting the cause have been placed at strategic locations, including the intersections of Thurman and Parsons avenues, and at East Livingston Avenue and South Nelson Road.
However, as of now, the unionization efforts have not yet resulted in any changes to pay or working conditions at the hospital. The department head at Nationwide Children's Hospital addressing these demands and ongoing efforts for improved working conditions is not publicly specified.
The organizers of the unionization effort are not only focused on current issues but also aim to establish a system for future negotiations. Their ultimate goal is to ensure that nurses are not forced to work while sick, potentially putting patients at risk.
As the movement continues to grow, it will be interesting to see how these developments unfold at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Stay tuned for updates on this ongoing story.
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