In August, leaders from VFNHP and UVMMC-SSU delivered a staffing petition with over 1250 signatures– and over 100 “Concern for Safe Staffing forms” to Nurse management at UVMMC. Nurses and LNAs spoke to management about their experience of unsafe staffing conditions related to the new staffing policy.
Because members of both unions worked together to file safe staffing forms, grievances, supported the petition, and spoke directly to the hospital management about concerns for safe staffing and high-quality patient care, the hospital has agreed to return to the previous staffing policy.
This is a tremendous victory for quality patient care and is due to union members uniting and speaking up for safe staffing for patients and staff. It is also a powerful reminder that your voice changes lives. | 
