Welcome to HCA HealthONE Swedish Facts
Your Source for Facts about the Union and Union Representation
A Message From Scott Davis
As I mentioned in last week’s email, our recent engagement survey scores from both our physicians and our team members echoed a strong sentiment of confidence in the direction we are moving. I am so grateful for your support as we have worked together over this time. A little over a year ago, we asked you to put your trust in us and we’re humbled that you did. I am incredibly proud of the impact we’ve been able to make in the last year, and I want to share some of the incredible progress we’ve achieved together.
Our achievements are a testament to what we can accomplish when we work directly and collaboratively with one another. We are creating a workplace where your voice is heard, your well-being is prioritized, and your commitment to excellence is celebrated.
Scott Davis
President and Chief Executive Officer
HCA HealthONE Swedish
Our Position
Swedish has a more than 100-year history of working closely with our colleagues and physicians to care for our community. We believe working directly with you, without an outside third party between us, is key to fostering the kind of collaboration that has enabled us to provide nationally-recognized care.
Like any business, the National Nurses United (NNU) labor union needs customers — in this case you — to pay dues so they can stay in business. They make money by organizing to get members. And when campaigning to win an election to organize, labor unions like NNU are allowed to make promises, exaggerate and even mislead.
We developed this site to provide you important facts about NNU and collective bargaining and the realities of labor union representation so you can make an informed decision about your future.
We’ll be updating the site regularly, so check back often for the latest facts about this important choice.
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Welcome to Swedish Medical Center Facts
Your Source for Facts about the Union and Union Representation
Dear Swedish Medical Center Nursing Colleagues:
The National Nurses United (NNU) labor union has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) seeking to be certified as the exclusive bargaining representative of [###] nurses.
This means you will be faced with the choice about whether you want to be represented by this California based union. It’s your choice how you want to vote in this election, and it’s your choice how you want to deal with co-workers and union representatives who approach you and ask you to support the union. You have rights that are guaranteed under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
We have developed this site for you to get the facts about collective bargaining and feel comfortable making an informed choice about your future. We’ll be updating the site regularly, so check back often for the latest facts about this important choice.
It’s your choice how you want to vote in this election, and it’s your choice how you want to deal with co-workers and union representatives who approach you and ask you to support the union. You have rights that are guaranteed under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and you can find information about your rights below.
We have developed this site for you to get the facts and feel comfortable making an informed choice about your future.
We’ll be updating the site regularly, so check back often for the latest facts about this important choice.
Welcome to Swedish Medical Center Facts
Your Source for Facts about the Union and Union Representation
Dear Swedish Medical Center Nursing Colleagues:
The National Nurses United (NNU) labor union has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) seeking to be certified as the exclusive bargaining representative of [###] nurses.
This means you will be faced with the choice about whether you want to be represented by this California based union. It’s your choice how you want to vote in this election, and it’s your choice how you want to deal with co-workers and union representatives who approach you and ask you to support the union. You have rights that are guaranteed under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
We have developed this site for you to get the facts about collective bargaining and feel comfortable making an informed choice about your future. We’ll be updating the site regularly, so check back often for the latest facts about this important choice.
It’s your choice how you want to vote in this election, and it’s your choice how you want to deal with co-workers and union representatives who approach you and ask you to support the union. You have rights that are guaranteed under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and you can find information about your rights below.
We have developed this site for you to get the facts and feel comfortable making an informed choice about your future.
We’ll be updating the site regularly, so check back often for the latest facts about this important choice.
Dear (Hospital Name) Nursing Colleagues:
The National Nurses United (NNU) labor union has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to be certified as the exclusive bargaining representative of XXXXX nurses.
This means you will be given an opportunity to vote soon on the question of whether or not to be represented by this California-based union.
It’s your choice how you want to vote in this election, and it’s your choice how you want to deal with co-workers and union representatives who approach you and ask you to support the union. You have rights that are guaranteed under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and you can find information about your rights below.
We have developed this site for you to get the facts and feel comfortable making an informed choice about your future.
We’ll be updating the site regularly, so check back often for the latest facts about this important choice.
From the truth about collective bargaining to the reality of union membership, make sure you GET ALL THE FACTS before you vote.
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Election FAQs
You are not required to vote, but we strongly encourage you to do so. The outcome of the election will be determined by a simple majority of those who actually vote, not on the total number of eligible voters. It only takes 50% +1 of those who vote to win an election.
You are not required to vote, but we strongly encourage you to do so. The outcome of the election will be determined by a simple majority of those who actually vote, not on the total number of eligible voters. It only takes 50% +1 of those who vote to win an election.
You are not required to vote, but we strongly encourage you to do so. The outcome of the election will be determined by a simple majority of those who actually vote, not on the total number of eligible voters. It only takes 50% +1 of those who vote to win an election.
You are not required to vote, but we strongly encourage you to do so. The outcome of the election will be determined by a simple majority of those who actually vote, not on the total number of eligible voters. It only takes 50% +1 of those who vote to win an election.
You are not required to vote, but we strongly encourage you to do so. The outcome of the election will be determined by a simple majority of those who actually vote, not on the total number of eligible voters. It only takes 50% +1 of those who vote to win an election.
Your Rights
Understanding your legal rights is the first step
In making an informed, educated decision about union representation and how it might impact you. Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects an individual associate’s right to engage – or not to engage – in union support, membership, and other protected concerted activities. Your decision to support or not support unionization will in no way impact your employment.
You have the right to:
- Sign or not sign a union authorization card or petition
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- Sign or not sign a union authorization card or petition
- Refrain from any union activity
- Engage in union activity and support the union
- Campaign against the union
The National Labor Relations Board also:
- Forbids the union or its agents to restrain or coerce associates who do not support the union
- Gives associates the right to file unfair labor practice charges against the union for violations of these rights and to file civil suit against the union if harassed at home
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Dear Swedish Colleagues:
Swedish has a more than 100-year history of working closely with our colleagues and physicians to care for our community. We believe working directly with you, without an outside third party between us, is key to fostering the kind of collaboration that has enabled us to provide nationally-recognized care.
Like any business, the National Nurses United (NNU) labor union needs customers — in this case you — to pay dues so they can stay in business. They make money by organizing to get members. And when campaigning to win an election to organize, labor unions like NNU are allowed to make promises, exaggerate and even mislead.
We developed this site to provide you important facts about NNU and collective bargaining and the realities of labor union representation so you can make an informed decision about your future.
We’ll be updating the site regularly, so check back often for the latest facts about this important choice.
NNU Doesn’t Deliver for Colorado Nurses!
In April 2021, National Nurses United filed a petition to represent RNs at
Longmont United Hospital (LUH). NNU won that election by a single vote.1
More than three years after filing the petition, National Nurses United still does not have a contract at Longmont United Hospital! The hospital is staffed with contract nurses because many LUH nurses have left since the facility unionized.5
In the News…
If you believe your rights have been violated, you may contact Human Resources and/or the regional office of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
NLRB Regional Office 27 – Denver, Colorado
1961 Stout Street
Suite 13-103
Denver, CO 80294-3005
United States
Phone: (303) 844-3551 | Fax: (303) 844-6249
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No Staffing Ratios
17 other HCA-affliiated hospitals are bargaining with NNU now. Nearly all of them have had NNU for more than a decade - and NONE of them have staffing ratios.
A Message from RNs Who Severed Ties with the NNU
On May 10th, nurses at the HCA Healthcare-affiliated Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas, voted to remove NNU as their union. Here’s what Valley RNs want to share with Swedish nurses about NNU representation.
Swedish Colleagues,
Our Registered Nurses have made their voices heard, and we’re happy to share that Swedish nurses have voted to continue to work directly with us. Thank you for putting your trust in my new leadership team and giving our vision for Swedish a chance.
In the very near future, the vote will be behind us. Now we can lean into bringing some of the very successful initiatives at our prior hospitals to Swedish, including resources to better support surge and float pool staffing, more efficient patient discharge procedures and bedside workflows, hands-on support for new colleagues in orientation and throughout their onboarding, as well as recruiting and retaining unit leadership and colleagues.
Your senior team and I recognize this has been a long process, and some colleagues felt differently about the direction nursing should go. We are committed to working with all colleagues to make Swedish a better place for everyone. We’re confident that we’re better together. Thank you for putting your trust in our vision!
With gratitude,
Scott