Why I Joined
Real stories from real workers:
NUHW members tell their stories
What motivates healthcare workers to take action and form a union in their workplace?
Monique Tu
Ultrasound Technologist
Fountain Valley Medical Center
Monique conquered her fears to help lead her co-workers in forming a union and demanding a voice in their workplace.
Andrew Fernandez
Laboratory Assistant
USC Norris Cancer Hospital
Andrew and his co-workers asserted their rights and won a voice at their hospital by overcoming management's "campaign of doubt."
Barbara Buckley
Radiation Therapist
USC Norris Cancer Hospital
Ignoring management's scare tactics, Barbara and her co-workers fought to protect themselves, their families, and their patients.
Jeanne Waite
Licensed Vocational Nurse
West Anaheim Medical Center
Faced with layoffs, Jeanne and her co-workers organized to protect their jobs and create a better, safer environment for caregivers and patients.
Chris Molanzo
Respiratory Therapist
West Anaheim Medical Center
Chris and his co-workers fought for respect, fair treatment, and wages comparable to those of other local healthcare workers.
Kari Helgeson
Radiology Technologist
St. Joseph Eureka
When management started making cuts, Kari and her co-workers took action to increase their wages and protect their hard-earned benefits.
David Hampton
Animal Tech
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
David wanted a union that insisted on the active participation and engagement of its members.
