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"Voting for CNA/NNU will adversely affect the
ancillary staff."
The working relationship between the RNs and the ancillary staff
can be preserved and enhanced through provisions in a legally-
binding contract. When RNs gain a collective voice and the right to
negotiate, they can bargain improvements in patient care issues that
can positively affect both the RNs and ancillary staff. CNA/NNU
RNs have a history of advocating for more staff assistance when
necessary for the wellbeing of all patients.
Myth #16
Truth:
"We know how important the support staff are in
providing high-quality patient care. Even though
our union does not represent them, we have time
and again gone out of our way to defend support
staff against lay offs or any other form of reduc-
tion in staffing and cuts in hours. Adequate staffing
based on appropriate skill mix is the way to ensure
high quality of care. We are committed to standing
up for our colleagues to make sure they have our
backing when it comes to proper staffing."
Patricia Mumford, RN
NICU, Mercy Hospital Southwest
— Bakersfield, CA
