As we gather to celebrate the Fourth of July, we honor the rights and freedoms won through generations of struggle and sacrifice. Just as our nation fought for independence, workers have fought, often at great personal cost, for the rights we hold as union members today. From the Ludlow Massacre to Blair Mountain and beyond, labor leaders have stood up to injustice and laid the foundation for the protections we enjoy.

This Independence Day, let’s honor that legacy by remembering that our rights as union nurses must be protected, practiced, and passed on.

You have the RIGHT to:

• Union representation during any meeting that may lead to discipline. You must ask for it every time.
• Engage in protected concerted activity, including speaking up about workplace conditions or organizing for change.
• Work in a safe and healthy environment.
• Contest violations of the contract or labor law without fear of retaliation.

Together, we continue the fight for a better St. Clare's. For our patients, our community, and each other.

Hospital Staffing Committee Update

The HSC met last month to approve staffing plans for the semi-annual review. We are very appreciative of the nurses, especially from Ortho, who came and made their voices heard. All plans were approved and went into effect on July 1. We will be meeting again on 7/17 in the education classrooms at 0800. Remember that the HSC is open to ALL NURSES. Please come join us and make your voices heard.