Nurses Push for Union Voice at Nationwide Children's | Columbus News

Nurses at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are gearing up to unionize after a year of organizing, gathering authorization cards to pave the way for a formal vote — not to force membership, but to build broad support across departments. Backed by AFSCME Ohio Council 8, they’re moving carefully to ensure consensus in a large, complex hospital. While the hospital highlights staff satisfaction and top-tier pay, nurses push back on messaging, citing concerns over workplace violence — especially at the Behavioral Health Pavilion, where a recent DOL citation and $18,000 penalty underscore safety gaps. Their ultimate goal? A stronger voice to protect patients, families, and their own well-being — with safety, staffing, and care quality at the heart of the movement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9354f47d4d15f63f