Why We’re Voting "Yes" For CIR at UNM, 1/24/07
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"With a union we can change things for the better at UNM. We can point out what is missing. we can improve quality of care and decrease costs by improving the system." |
"Residents know the intricate details of this hospital and how it functions to affect patient care. We should have an organized voice to make an impact beyond the individual patient. In addition, we should protect our own needs at the bargaining table." |
"A union's greatest potential will be providing an organized voice to help advocate on behalf of our patients. Joining CIR will offer us the opportunity to effectively align our interests with those of our patients."
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“As residents we don’t have the time to resolve problems and improve systems alone. We need the help of a larger housestaff organization to improve resident life and the hospital.” |
“I have friends at the University of Miami and San Francisco General Hospital who have talked to me about the benefits of CIR, such as more resident involvement in making decisions about patient care, and better compensation.” |
“As the current House Staff Council President, I have seen how important it is for residents to have a proactive and integrated voice. Joining CIR will allow us to be represented and negotiate as a group.” |
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“I’m voting Yes on January 31 so the administration will be responsive to housestaff concerns, rather than merely reacting.”
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“I think the Patient Care Funds that CIR members have negotiated in other hospitals would benefit our patients enormously.”
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"Remember the health insurance crisis of last year?"
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“I believe that as a physician I should be able to afford health insurance.”
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“CIR is an organization that brings different departments together around common issues.”
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“As a medical student at Boston Medical Center, I observed a very active CIR chapter make some huge changes for the hospital. CIR at UNM will allow us to work toward an optimal work environment and better compensation.” |
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“I was a resident at a busy New York hospital. CIR was an excellent advocate for us with the hospital and residency program, in areas such as work hours, conditions, and environment, as well as resident contracts and salaries.” |
“Unionization will enable us to finally bring to fruition the long overdue critical reforms for our patients, our hospital, and our departments.”
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“By taking care of ourselves as residents with CIR, we will be able to better take care of our patients. In addition, we can use our CIR chapter to advocate for our patients beyond the hospital.”
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Read why the rest of our colleagues are also going to vote YES to join CIR January 31st (PDF).