Make the Decision

The first step on the road to organizing is to make the decision to form a union.

Talk to colleagues about their feelings toward their jobs. You might be surprised by how receptive some are to collective action. Hold informal meetings or even casual conversations. Contact UAN to get help on the local level. When managers say, "The union is an outside, third party," you'll know better—the union is you.

Start on the road to organizing your own UAN nurses’ union:

• Make the decision
• Identify Your OC
• Learn About Your Unit
• Go Public
• Stay the course
• Crossing the Finish Line