ADMINISTRATION’s
ANTI-UNION CAMPAIGN
What We Can Expect
By coming together to form our union, we've created real power to make changes at work. Administrators know this, and that's why they're fighting us. They don’t want us to have a say in creating the best conditions for ourselves and our patients.
To prevent us from building power, they will send letters, hand out flyers, and hold meetings to attempt to mislead workers about what a union is. It's already started, and you can see examples below!
But when we refuse to believe the hype and stick together with our coworkers, we will win.
And it will get better.When we unionize, administrators will sit down with us as equals and negotiate a contract that addresses everything we know we need to do our jobs safely and well.
Management responds to St. Mary’s nurses union victory.
TO: SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Madison Nurse
FROM: Eric Thornton, President, and Stacey Beaven, CNO, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Madison
RE: NLRB Election Outcome
DATE: June 11, 2026
“We want to thank everyone who took the time to participate in today's election and make their voices heard. Initial results from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) indicate the majority of you have voted to unionize with SEIU Wisconsin.
Before the election result can be declared final, the NLRB must first certify the outcome. We will confirm once the election results are certified. We expect that may happen in the next week unless objections are filed, which could extend the final determination of the election result.
Once that happens, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison and SEIU Wisconsin will work together to begin the process of scheduling negotiations, and we will share those dates and any other details as soon as they are set.
In the meantime, please know how committed we are to continuing to collaborate with you to maintain a compassionate, healing environment where we all can do our best work in living out our Mission to provide exceptional care for our patients.”
Just like we do every day in our units, nurses have to stick together.
If you hear misinformation, reach out to a member of our organizing committee and get the facts. Check in on co-workers who seem worried or unsure to set the record straight.
Remember: We’re forming our union to protect our patients and raise standards of care across our hospital and clinics… who can argue with that?
