Judge: Palmer Township nursing home sought to thwart union effort, violated labor laws

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2009/02/judge_palmer_township_nursing.html

by Precious Petty Saturday February 21, 2009, 2:30 PM

Trisha Miechur holds the reprimand she received for seeking to organize her coworkers at the Manor Care in Palmer Township.More than a year after she began advocating for the residents of Manor Care and seeking to organize the facility's workers, Trisha Miechur has won a crucial battle.

Last month, a National Labor Relations Board judge ruled that the Palmer Township nursing home violated the law when supervisors disciplined then threatened to fire Miechur for her efforts.

"We felt like we were being harassed and a lot of people were afraid to fight for what they believe in. I'm happy that we won," said Miechur, a certified nursing assistant.

"I was afraid to work at my job. I was watching my Ps and Qs because at any given time I could be fired. Now that that's all done with, I feel relieved."

Miechur knows Manor Care may appeal the decision, but is hopeful that won't happen.

Click here to read the complete administrative law decision and order, which requires that Manor Care remove a November 2007 disciplinary action for disloyalty from Miechur's personnel record.

FULL story and photos at link.

[qtarsusy]

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hi friend,
Thank you very much to share this thing but i have one question -- are there any nursing home related laws if yes then give just overview plz.

[Omaha Steve]

2. Welcome to the DU & the Labor Forum

I'm not sure I understand the question. Could you phrase it a little differently?

OS

[qtarsusy]

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Hi friend,
Thank again to share.
But i have one question?
Is there any law available to claim nursing home abuse.