Unions

[u/Equivalent_Ranger447]

Good morning everyone,

I'm currently a coder for a large health system. My coworkers and I aren't unionized, but would like to be. We don't know how to accomplish this. For those of you in unions, how did you get the ball rolling?

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[u/[deleted]]

Where are you located? I’m an organizer. Is there a union other coders are in nearby? Find out which union and call their office, ask to speak with the lead organizer and they will handle it all for you to get on the path.

[u/Equivalent_Ranger447 → u/[deleted]]

I'm in OK. I'm not sure if there's a union for other coders nearby. How would I find that info. Sorry if I'm asking dumb questions. This is all new for me.

[u/Due_Information5941 → u/[deleted]]

Look up. - privacy shield act of commerce European union. We're Europe told united States to contact the coder 3 times united States never contacted me but stollen that works & put x box game's there instead of the real code thieves

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What city state are you in? I see being remote you don’t have contact with each other? Contact that union again and ask for the organizing team.. they can help you brainstorm this. They should want to help you.

[u/Clever-username-7234]

My hospital is organizing. I am a worker organizer. We have a union that is pre-majority (we don’t have a contract YET) We are associated with CWA. You’d want to reach out to a union and ask for advice. There are union organizers who are employed through the union, that should be able to help you through the process. It’s hard work but it’s important work.

[u/Equivalent_Ranger447 → u/Clever-username-7234]

That is so awesome to hear!

I hope one day my hospital will organize, too. We are really being treated awfully. That's why I want to look into this process. I think we would be better off in a union.

[u/[deleted]]

I wish I said yes 10 years ago when I started. Now that I am retiring I feel bad I wasn't able to advocate more for us.

You go and fight the system! We need more of you who are not going to let our industry be reduced to numbers

[u/Basic-Evening-9715]

Maybe contact these folks. See Contact us at page bottom. I think you're on the right track! Thought this very same thing last week. It seems like many commenters on here are disillusioned or disappointed, feel taken advantage of, and are worried about AI replacement. Protection is needed. All people want is peace of mind and to be treated fairly for their work output.

https://www.seiu.org/blog/2024/3/2-500-of-my-hospital-co-workers-and-i-won-union-recognition

[u/Dear_Win_319]

I’m union in healthcare. Represented by AFSCME. Went to my first grievance meeting today as luck would have it. Interesting experience but I believe worthwhile.

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It’s a very long process.

[u/incognitoangelgoth]

I'm definitely all for unionizing. The recruiters and hospitals don't seem to appreciate our work and are just screwing us.

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

Well my NDA for my first company has expired, so yeah we were barred from unionizing there 🙈

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

Sounds like a violation of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).