"The union is preparing to file charges against the hospital and, if necessary, complain to the state Department of Health about the new procedures, the Bronx Times has learned. In a Feb. 15 letter, written by union negotiator and former NYSNA president Judy Sheridan-Gonzalez on behalf of the executive committee, nurses demanded an immediate meeting to discuss their opposition to changes implemented while they were away and the atmosphere of surveillance they say greeted them upon return."
"According to the letter, nurses at the 111 East 210th St. hospital are encountering an environment of total chaos. In addition to the union's demand to cease and desist [retaliation actions], the Moses ED staff is more than willing to meet with you to discuss issues related to care and flow so that together we can collaborate about the best and most efficient way to deliver the excellent care our community deserves, the letter said."
"Sheridan-Gonzalez told the Bronx Times the effort was supported by many NYSNA nurses, including more than 50 in writing, but yielded no response from Montefiore as of the afternoon of Feb. 16. The Bronx Times reached out to hospital leadership and did not receive comment in time for publication. Throughout the strike and before, Sheridan-Gonzalez and colleagues were especially outspoken about overcrowding in the bustling Moses emergency department."
Nurses at Montefiore Moses emergency department returned to work after a 28-day strike and allege retaliation, surveillance, and unilaterally imposed workflow changes that compromise staff and patient safety. The union plans to file charges and may complain to the state Department of Health about the new procedures. Union leadership sent a Feb. 15 letter demanding an immediate meeting, calling for cessation of retaliation and offering to collaborate on care and flow. More than 50 nurses supported the effort in writing, and staff had previously raised concerns about severe overcrowding and loss of patient privacy.
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