Bert Nash employees will soon vote on whether to unionize in an election that some workers feel will determine their voice in workplace decisions and caseload safety. They say management has hired consultants to discourage them from unionizing.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
A lack of answers to key questions is one example of a frustrating relationship with executives at Bert Nash, according to a dozen current and previous employees who spoke at Wednesday’s Douglas County Commission meeting.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Nearly every area of Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center will see job cuts, and some employees will see salary cuts between 2% and 15% as the center has “reached the level of a financial exigency,” according to the center’s CEO.
An overwhelming majority of participating employees at Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center cast votes Tuesday in favor of union representation.
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Efforts to unionize clinical and office staff at Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center are on track for an election.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
A spokesperson from Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center confirmed Wednesday that executives have not voluntarily recognized the union employees have begun organizing.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Citing burnout and a desire for a guaranteed seat at the table, clinical and office staff at Bert Nash announced Tuesday they’ve begun the process of forming a union.
