Chico retreat--labor and legislature together.
The Council on Economic and General Welfare (E&GW) held their
annual retreat at Chico Hot Springs April 21-23. Seventeen nurses from
Missoula to Sidney braved the weather and road conditions to attend the
2-day retreat. This year the retreat's primary focus was on the
legislative process. Ron Stormer Stormer may refer to: - The Alvis Stormer, a military armored vehicle
- The Land Rover Range Stormer, a concept car manufactured by Ford
- John A. Stormer, an American Protestant anti-communist writer
- The Stormers, a South African Rugby Union team
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MNA Mini-Nutritional Assessment
MNA Mission to North America (Presbyterian Church in America outreach) Labor Relations Director,
presented ideas on how local units can participate in internal
organizing. Don Judge, past MNA lobbyist, discussed the legislative
process, lobbying, and testifying. John Morrison John Morrison (or Morison) is the name of several persons: In Photography - John Morrison (Photographer) (still kicking www.johnmorrisonphotographer.com)
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- New Jersey State Auditor
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presented information regarding some of the proposed legislation as well
as information regarding the "Healthy Kids" initiative. The
"Healthy Kids" initiative received overwhelming support from
all those who attended the retreat. Finally, a round table discussion
was held regarding setting up a legislative agenda, identifying the need
for early determination of lobby days so nurses can attend, and
brainstorming ideas of proposals that collective bargaining collective bargaining, in labor relations, procedure whereby an employer or employers agree to discuss the conditions of work by bargaining with representatives of the employees, usually a labor union. units would
like to have MNA sponsor. The feedback from the participants was
outstanding. The group was enthusiastic and eager to participate in next
years legislative session.
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Tina Hedin, RN, President, MNA
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