Going through the joint staffing training with my labor co-lead helped strengthen our relationship as co-leads and build our partnership within our team. The foundation of working together successfully will be done with transparency and honesty. I’m motivated to follow through with the joint staffing process as this is an opportunity to work closely together to ensure daily staffing meets the needs of our members and patients, making it a win for our members and our team. 

—Eileen Rodriguez, assistant service unit manager and UBT management co-lead, obstetrics/gynecology (left)

The joint staffing training helped my management co-lead and me align our approach and strengthen our collaboration. It also gave us the confidence to tackle the joint staffing plan we are creating with our team. Partnership can be a strength that helps our workers understand various topics, like staffing metrics. The joint staffing process is work, but it is worth it. When labor and management plan together, everyone wins.

—Laura Hayes, medical assistant and UBT labor co-lead, SEIU UHW, obstetrics/gynecology (right)