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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Workers Vote to Join WFNHP

A union ensures that everyone has a say, a vote, and value. That's good for healthcare workers AND patients, and that's why these healthcare workers are voting yes to a union at Planned Parenthood of WI. Stand with the PPWI healthcare workers who are organizing a union by signing this petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/stand-with-the-workers-of-planned-parenthood-wisconsin-who-are-organizing-a-union?
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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Workers Vote to Join WFNHP

A union ensures that everyone has a say, a vote, and value. That's good for healthcare workers AND patients, and that's why these healthcare workers are voting yes to a union at Planned Parenthood of WI. Stand with the PPWI healthcare workers who are organizing a union by signing this petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/stand-with-the-workers-of-planned-parenthood-wisconsin-who-are-organizing-a-union?
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Safe Staffing Now! Pass the WI Nurse Staffing & Patient Protection Act

WFNHP members know safe staffing legislation is good for workers AND patients. Tell your legislator to pass the WI Nurse Staffing & Patient Protection Act today: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-your-state-legislators-safe-staffing-quality-healthcare
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Safe Staffing Now! Pass the WI Nurse Staffing & Patient Protection Act

WFNHP members know safe staffing legislation is good for workers AND patients. Tell your legislator to pass the WI Nurse Staffing & Patient Protection Act today: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-your-state-legislators-safe-staffing-quality-healthcare

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WELCOME to the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals

The Wisconsin Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals (WFNHP) is affiliated with AFT Nurses & Health Professionals, the national healthcare division of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).

WFNHP is a democratically run labor union of health professionals, committed to the growth and empowerment of its membership and all healthcare workers. WFNHP seeks to secure optimal working conditions and professional development for its members, while playing a leadership role in establishing high standards of clinical practice and patient care.

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Join Now to stand strong and united
to fight for your rights, for quality healthcare
for your patients, and a safe work environment
                                 for all staff and patients.

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COVID-19 Resources for WFNHP Members

This is a running list of resources for our WFNHP members and all healthcare workers to help get through these trying times.

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Interview with WTMJ4 News & Other Media Coverage RE: Ascension Cyber Attack & Effect on Hospital Workers

Watch our interview with WTMJ4 News regarding the recent Ascension cyber security attack and our concerns over the disruption of care and services at St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. WTMJ4 News Interview -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rh9PiVg42k

Here's a thread of other press stories about the effect of the cybersecurity hack and our members' collective efforts to keep caring for their patients:

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PRESS RELEASE: Ascension Cyber Security Attack Drastically Impacting Healthcare Workers and Patient Care

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PRESS RELEASE FOR:
Thursday, May 9, 2024

For more information, contact:
Jamie Lucas, (720)621-3689, jlucas@wfnhp.org


ASCENSION CYBER SECURITY ATTACK IMPACTING HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND PATIENT CARE


MILWAUKEE – Wednesday, May 8th, Ascension's electronic health record (EHR) was unexpectedly taken off-line. Union members of the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals at Ascension St. Francis Hospital are concerned about their ability to provide the quality care that patients deserve, including concerns over delayed test results, access to doctors, and increased chance for medical errors. At the time of this press release, the system is not up and our members have been told there is "no end in sight."

The loss of our EHR has dramatically slowed down care and significantly reduced nurses' and other healthcare workers' ability to care for patients. Our members are concerned about management's response to this crisis, for reasons including:


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Congratulations! Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Workers Join WFNHP

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With 81% of the vote, healthcare workers at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin have voted to join our union! Congratulations to the newest members of WFNHP who have chosen to unionize to better care for their patients, their families and themselves!

Read the press release here: https://wfnhp.aft.org/press/planned-parenthood-workers-win-their-union-historic-vote-uniting-stronger-care-across

PRESS RELEASE: Planned Parenthood Workers Win Their Union in Historic Vote, Uniting for Stronger Care Across Wisconsin

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PRESS RELEASE FOR:
Friday, February 8, 2024

For more information, contact:
Jamie Lucas, (720)621-3689, jlucas@wfnhp.org

 
Planned Parenthood Workers Win Their Union in Historic Vote, Uniting for Stronger Care Across Wisconsin


MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals is proud to announce a significant victory for the dedicated healthcare workers of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, as they have successfully won their union election with 81% of the vote yesterday. Following a democratic process, employees across various roles within the organization have chosen to unionize, marking a pivotal moment in the history of reproductive healthcare advocacy and the resurgence of the labor movement in Wisconsin. We expect the National Labor Relations Board to certify the election in the coming days.

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PRESS RELEASE: Planned Parenthood Workers Unite for Stronger Care and Form Union Across Wisconsin

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PRESS RELEASE FOR:
Tuesday, January 2, 2024

For more information, contact:
Jamie Lucas, (720)621-3689, jlucas@wfnhp.org

 
Planned Parenthood Workers Unite for Stronger Care and Form Union Across Wisconsin


MILWAUKEE – In a historic move aimed at fostering long-term sustainability for Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, healthcare workers from clinics across the state have joined forces to establish a union. Their initiative seeks to empower those at the forefront of patient care by providing them with a formal voice in shaping the conditions under which they work.

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WFNHP Local-5000 Election Announcement - 2024-2025 New Officers

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December 15, 2023

We would like to announce the following union leaders were recently re-elected as Officers of the WFNHP Local 5000 Executive Board for a term of office beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2025. You may recall we sent out a newsletter this Fall asking for nominations to fill the 7 positions that make up our Executive Board. All current Officers decided to run for re-election. Since all candidates ran unopposed, according to our union's constitution and bylaws, these individuals were automatically elected after review by the Election Committee, and without the need for a secret ballot vote by the membership. Congratulations to the following Officers on your re-election:

PRESIDENT: Connie Smith (Ascension-St. Francis Serv/Tech)

EXEC. VICE PRESIDENT: Barb Pomasl (Non Bargaining Unit)

SECRETARY: Rachel Spotz (Aurora Burlington)

TREASURER: John Epple (Non Bargaining Unit)

VP-at-Large: Louie Borda (Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories)

VP-at-Large: Mary Milton (Non Bargaining Unit)

VP-at-Large:  VACANT