Representing over 165 years of Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Nursing

He originally was hired to the Telemetry-Renal unit when it was located on 2E (this unit is now 4N). He was a designated lead on 4N until he was offered the opportunity to try his hand at nurse management at Sutter Solano Medical Center, he served there for 14 months. It was that experience in a middle management position that solidified Peter’s love of working at the bedside as well as his drive to join the labor movement. He returned to SRMH December 2010 to 1Center. He stayed on 1C until he was given the opportunity to open the Sotoyome Unit. When he joined the SNA board, he was able to participate in the arbitration against SRMH for violations against our Collective Bargaining Agreement addressing Lead Nurses with a patient assignment. SNA won this arbitration leading to extra pay for Lead nurses when given a patient assignment. He was on the bargaining team to negotiate the 2017, 2020 and 2020 SNA contracts. He represents nurses during disciplinary actions and Fact Findings. Peter contacts members of Hospital Administration on behalf of nurses concerning contractual or Hospital policy issues and advocates for the nurse(s). He is committed to represent SNA in maintaining contacts with County
Supervisors, State and Federal legislators, regarding health care issues that impact Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital nurses, along with collaborating and supporting with other unions by joining informational pickets and strike lines (e.g., NUHW, SNP, Unite Here, CNA).

FAfter 5 years in Neurology she transferred to the Education department and worked there for 20 years. She assisted in starting the Clinical Academy, generating classes, and promoting nurse mentorship, advocating for nurses on the Clinical ladder and advocating for nurse professional development. She most recently in the last couple years took a nurse roll in the Pre-Admit department. Helen has been a strong supporter of the clinical ladder and joined the SNA board in the Fall of 2022. She has held many positions as a nurse and is looking forward to learning the many roles of a SNA board member. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the SNA team.

As Treasurer, Tammie is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day business side of SNA. She corresponds with the State and County regarding property and business. Tammie is responsible for keeping current banking records.  She researches hospital financial data and calculates profit margins quarterly.  Tammie keeps an annual current list of SNA members that she cross checks with the hospital reports every 2 weeks. She makes sure all dues are current and troubleshoots with HR if they are not. Besides Treasurer she is also the office manager. She has the responsibility that all business insurances are up to date, the office utilities are maintained and deals with the landlord. Tammie finds her role on the SNA Board to be arduous at times but rewarding. She believes the strength of our union is in the empowerment of our members.

She could be seen many days coming to watch negotiation sessions and attending membership meetings as an SNA floor representative. Gloria continues to serve as a representative for the UM/Case Management Department. In 2017, she had the opportunity to serve on the negotiations team. In December 2017, she was officially elected to the SNA Board as a Board Member. One of her main roles is collecting, researching, interpreting, and analyzing data regarding Providence Health System and how it relates to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. She also collects information on other hospitals in our region, state, and nation. Gloria attends many meetings and events in the community representing SNA.  Gloria served on the 2020 and 2023 bargaining team. “My wish for the New Year is for every nurse to be seen and heard.” 

SShe spent 2 years in the ortho department, before transferring and spending 21 years in CCD and finished her career in 2014 at Rohnert Park Urgent Care. She continues to work with SNA since her retirement in 2014. In 1980, she took the board position of treasurer, which she held till 1986 and participated in three negotiations before resigning due to maternity leave. In 2007, Kery was approached to join the board and she took the job as secretary and has participated at another 7 negotiation tables since then. Kery is very valuable to SNA. Every two weeks she deals with HR reports of new hires, termination, and changes in status of nurses. She tracks hires and terminations to see what departments are having large turnovers. In the few years since the hospital became part of Providence, Kery has been the “go-to person” for nurses dealing with pay issues. It has been Kery’s pleasure to be on the SNA Board and work with such dedicated Board Members and to help our membership when needed.