Resources
A Well-Informed Worker is the First Line of Defense.
Here is information for stewards, officers, and workers who want to know more about their rights, workplace issues and our union. If you don’t see resources that you’d like us to provide or create, please reach out to our Senior Lead Organizer Tristan Bock-Hughes at tbockhughes@illinoisnurses.com.
Workplace Rights
Worker-Friendly Laws
- The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Rights for Pregnant and Nursing Workers
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Internal Organizing
- Running a Union Meeting
- Signing Up New Members
- Getting Ready for a Contract Fight
- A Union Steward’s Biggest Mistakes
- Talking to the Media
- Lawyers Are Not Superheroes
Continuing Education Trainings
Discrimination and Harassment
Health and Safety
- Physical Stress at Work
- Stress in the Workplace
- How To Read a Material Safety Data Sheet
- Indoor Air Pollution
- When a Member Gets Hurt on the Job
Grievance Handling
- Dealing with Difficult Situations
- Information Requests
- Investigating Grievances
- Winning Past Practice Grievances
- Analyzing A Grievance
- The Seven Tests of Just Cause
Partner Organizations
If you'd like help making changes at your workplace, please contact your local INA union staff or fill out the form below:
