This is a rare and limited time opportunity. We need at least 600 nurse signatures to be able to get rid of NYSNA, and it has to happen before the next contract is agreed upon!

In the current economy where many of us are struggling to pay bills, we can’t afford to pay $100/month to a union that hasn’t made any vast improvements over the last two years. 

“Our mission is to promote a more dynamic and responsive approach to nursing representation that prioritizes individual nurse empowerment, professional growth, and collaborative practice. We seek to challenge traditional union structures that may hinder flexibility and innovation in the workplace. By advocating for direct communication between nurses and management, we aim to foster an environment where nurses can thrive, influence change, and provide the highest quality of patient care without the constraints of union bureaucracy."

Registered Nurses (RNs) may feel limited by NYSNA (New York State Nurses Association) in several ways:

1. **Bureaucratic Processes**: The union’s formal structure can slow down decision-making and responsiveness to urgent issues faced by nurses in their workplaces.

2. **Standardized Contracts**: NYSNA’s collective bargaining agreements enforce uniformity that doesn’t account for the unique needs or circumstances of individual facilities or nurses, potentially stifling flexibility in work conditions.

3. **Limited Individual Voice**: The emphasis on collective bargaining may overshadow the individual voices of RNs, making it difficult for personal concerns and specific grievances to be addressed effectively.

4. **Focus on Union Goals**: The priorities of the union do not always align with the immediate needs of nurses in their specific roles, leading to frustration if certain issues are not prioritized in negotiations.

5. **Resistance to Change**: Some nurses may feel that NYSNA is resistant to new ideas or alternative models of representation that could better serve their interests and the evolving landscape of healthcare.

6. **Financial Obligations**: Membership dues and fees can be seen as a burden, especially if nurses feel that they are not receiving adequate support or benefits in return.

7. **Conflict of Interests**: RNs may feel that union leadership’s broader political agendas do not always align with their professional interests, leading to disconnection from the union's initiatives.

Taking action against NYSNA now while there isn’t an active contract is the only opportunity to vote out the union. Once a contract is in place, the union cannot be voted out until the next contract expires.