CoronaVirus

vtec to vvel · 04-19-2020, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by geeteezee

Depends on why they were laid off I suppose. If they're unionized and don't have proper PPE, then maybe it makes sense.

Not having the proper PPE is one thing, though I'm not sure why a hospital wouldn't have this, but to lay off bc of a union? Trained and educated medical staff to save lives, but get laid off for BS situations lmao

geeteezee · 04-20-2020, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

Not having the proper PPE is one thing, though I'm not sure why a hospital wouldn't have this, but to lay off bc of a union? Trained and educated medical staff to save lives, but get laid off for BS situations lmao

I'll admit there's some conjecture here but I'll try to explain.
Two scenarios.
In the first, you're an RN and part of a union.
In the second, same but no union.
There's insufficient PPE resulting in a work refusal.
Which nurse will either be fired or have to quit?
Which will be laid off?
Also, many hospitals are lacking necessary PPE.