The registered nurses at Doctors Hospital of Manteca have achieved a significant victory in advocating for their rights and patient care standards. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has officially certified the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) as the collective bargaining representative for the hospital’s registered nurses. This landmark decision, confirmed by the NLRB, follows a resounding vote by the Doctors Hospital RNs on September 30, where an overwhelming 94 percent chose to join CNA/NNU.
This decisive move empowers CNA/NNU to represent approximately 200 registered nurses at Doctors Hospital In Manteca. The mail-in ballot election saw an impressive turnout, with 121 nurses voting in favor of union representation and only 8 opposing. “The nurses at Doctors are excited to join CNA so we can all work together towards our common goal of improving patient care, addressing nursing needs, and ensuring a strong future for our hospital through a union contract,” stated Mike Agardy, a registered nurse at Doctors Hospital, following the successful vote. His statement underscores the collective aspiration of the nursing staff to enhance their working conditions and, consequently, the quality of care provided at Doctors Hospital in Manteca.
Doctors Hospital of Manteca is part of Tenet Healthcare, a major for-profit hospital system across the United States. By joining CNA/NNU, the nurses at Doctors Hospital become part of a larger network of 5,500 Tenet RNs represented by NNU across 14 Tenet facilities in California, Arizona, and Texas. “We are thrilled to join with our Tenet RN sisters, brothers, and colleagues at other facilities who have achieved important gains and continue to work to set new standards for all Tenet RNs,” commented Kamal Kaur, another RN at Doctors Hospital. This sentiment highlights the nurses’ desire to align with and learn from the experiences of other unionized nurses within the Tenet system.
Looking ahead, the nurses at Doctors Hospital in Manteca will embark on the next crucial steps in the collective bargaining process. They will survey their colleagues to identify key priorities for negotiation with hospital management and elect a dedicated nurse negotiating team. These actions will pave the way for discussions aimed at establishing a union contract that addresses the specific needs and concerns of the registered nurses at Doctors Hospital, ultimately contributing to a better working environment and enhanced patient outcomes within the Manteca community. The CNA/NNU, the largest affiliate of NNU which represents over 175,000 RNs nationwide, will provide resources and support throughout this process.
