Sky Lakes Medical Center Nurses August 14, 2012

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Executive Committee Congratulations to the Staff at President: Juliann Underwood, OR Sky Lakes Medical Center!

Vice President: In a recent Consumer Report Review (August 2012), Sky Lakes Greg Collins, OR Medical Center (SLMC) was rated at number 11 of 28 Oregon hospital for scores related to Safety, reduced infection rates, Secretary: Kim Griffith, Flex Team reduced readmissions, quality communication and reduced repeat scanning episodes. Treasurer: Carla Hagan, ER

PNCC Chair: Monica Meier, Flex Team What are “Weingarten Rights” and

Negotiation Committee why are they important?

Juliann Underwood, OR In a U.S. Supreme Court case meeting might lead to discipline. Greg Collins, OR referred to as “Weingarten,” the Robyn Ewing, CCU court agreed that an employee The hospital recently conducted Carla Hagen, ER has the right to union representa- an investigation regarding the Kim Griffith, Flex Team tion at an investigatory interview actions of several nurses involving Jeff Goldsmith, OR that the employee reasonably a “Mandatory reporting” issue. believed will/may result in Nurses invoked their” Weingarten Grievance Committee disciplinary action. Rights”, which allowed ONA steward Greg Collins, RN and Juliann Underwood, OR Meeting with a manager or ONA Labor Relations Representa- Greg Collins, OR supervisor can cause anyone a tive Susan Bruce, RN to be Jeff Goldsmith, OR little anxiety. Having your union present during the investigations. Lisa Pratt, ER steward present allows you to Robyn Ewing, CCU focus on the questions and Administration completed their encourages you to take the time investigation which resulted in no you need to answer those disciplinary actions. Union questions. Stewards are allowed representatives and nurses also to take notes, clarify questions helped identify the need for

Susan Bruce, ONA and ask for a small break if you education of staff regarding the “mandatory reporting require- Labor Relations Representative need one. They are there to ments”. Administration agreed Office: 541-776-8359 represent you. that a refresher course on the Cell: 541-261-8359 Weingarten rights are not issue would be beneficial for staff [email protected] automatic. You must invoke and indicated they plan to move them and ask for representation forward on this issue. whenever you have a concern the

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Notice: 2012 ONA Annual Dues Increase

Effective July 1, 2012 the Oregon Nurses Association’s dues rate will increase by:

• $1.60 per month for Professional Union members • $0.80 per month for reduced rate Professional Union members • $0.80 per month for Professional Association members

Dues for Fair Share payers will go down $0.31 per month effective July 1, 2012. Dues for reduced rate Fair Share payers will decrease by $0.08 per month.

There were no changes to ONA District or Bargaining Unit dues. Should you have any questions regarding this dues increase, please contact ONA Member Services at 503- 293-0011.

Why are Dues Going Up? ONA determines our member’s dues rate based on a process outlined in our bylaws, and this process includes a number of factors (ANA assessment, organizing fund, national AFL-CIO dues, etc.).

How is This Calculated? Dues are based upon the average compensation of our nurses following three years of employment in all of our represented facilities state-wide (average wage of the pay step following three years of employment). If nurses are making more at this step, then our dues increase by that percentage. If nurses' wages do not average more than a 1% increase at this step, then ONA State dues only go up by 1%. In the case of this dues increase, average wages increased more than 1%, which means a dues increase of more than 1%. More detail on this process can be found in Article II, Section 5 of the ONA bylaws.

The Annual ONA E&GW Bargaining Unit Chair Leadership Day 2012

ONA's annual E&GW Bargaining Unit Leadership – Montana 1969 Blue Eyed Nurse. A report out from Day will take place on Friday, September 21 from Bargaining Unit Chairs about current critical practice 9:00am to 5:00pm at the centrally located Village and contract issues at ONA facilities throughout Green Resort, Cottage Grove allowing for one day Oregon is one regularly featured popular activity at attendance from most parts of the state. The this event. ONA has a guest room block for Leadership Day provides a great opportunity to members and to reserve a room, call the Village earn CE credits, hear guest speakers, participate in Green Resort at 1-800-343-7666 and identify panel presentations, meet your E&GW Cabinet yourself as attending the ONA event to receive the members, ONA leaders, communications and labor special rates. Students may attend who are staff, but most importantly provide quality time to registered in an accredited nursing program. network with nurse leaders from around the state. On-line registration for Leadership Day 2012 is As well as being an educational and networking open and you may register by visiting the ONA day, it will also be a fun time for all with great door website.www.OregonRN.org or for more infor- prize draws, raffles throughout the day and to see a mation, call Linda Sidney at 503-293-0011 ext. 319, video presentation by Mary Manger, BSN, MSN, RN or e-mail [email protected].

Oregon Nurses Association 18765 SW Boones Ferry Road, Suite 200 Tualatin, OR 97062 503-293-0011 800-634-3552 (Oregon Only) Fax: 503-293-0013 www.OregonRN.org The Newsletter for Sky Lakes Medical Center Nurses Page 2

Oregon Nurses Association 18765 SW Boones Ferry Road, Suite 200 Tualatin, OR 97062 503-293-0011 800-634-3552 (Oregon Only) Fax: 503-293-0013 www.OregonRN.org