One recently passed CNA bill, AB394, will establish minimum staffing ratios for each unit. CNA will be organizing nurses statewide to participate in the development of these ratios to ensure that they reflect patient care needs. They often cite an incorrect higher dues amount. Dues are necessary to have an effective Nurses Association, and rates are democratically established by the CNA governing body, the House of Delegates. Nurse delegates are elected by their peers in each facility based on proportional representation.
Dues are different for each facility and are based on the salary scale at each individual hospital.
Dues are reduced for RNs working less than 20 hours per week, with further reduction for RNs working less than 10 hours per week. Dues are tax deductible if you itemize. CNA does not have an initiation fee to join. No RN will pay dues until you have negotiated a contract you are happy with. Dues are minimal when put in the context of regular annual wage increases, better benefits, and improved working conditions.