It has been brought to NYSNA’s attention that several members recently received letters from a private law firm, based in Rochester, offering to investigate wage and overtime violations.
This letter is not from the NYS Nurses Association. It was not authorized by NYSNA, nor does it have NYSNA’s endorsement.
It is an advertisement. In fact, the services advertised by this firm are already provided to you by NYSNA.
The issues of wages and meal breaks are mandatory subjects of collective bargaining. As a union representative, NYSNA has worked vigorously to enforce each member's contract provisions, as well as state and federal laws, on these issues. It has defended its members’ rights through the grievance and arbitration process and won. It’s negotiated protections in members’ contracts, and has advocated on members’ behalf to regulatory authorities.
NYSNA will continue to do so, when such violations are brought to its attention. If you believe you have been taken advantage of, or become aware of any violations in your workplace, please contact your NYSNA representative. NYSNA will take immediate action at no additional cost to you.