In this powerful and NEEDED episode, Lindsey interviews Executive Vice President Peter Sidhu, RN, of UNAC/UHCP, one of the top nursing unions in California. Together they dive into the roots of a movement born from “a group of mad nurses” who refused to accept unsafe working conditions — and how that spark grew into one of the strongest healthcare labor organizations in the country.

Peter breaks down the early days of UNAC/UHCP, the evolution of its historic labor partnership with Kaiser, and why that partnership looks very different today. We also dig into the upcoming strike by Sharp nurses in San Diego, the deep pay disparities between Northern and Southern California nurses, and the surge of anti-union rhetoric aimed at healthcare workers.

Whether you’re union, non-union, or somewhere in between, this conversation shines a light on why organized nursing matters now more than ever — for patient safety, workplace standards, and the future of the profession.

If you’ve ever wondered why unions exist, what they actually do, or how nurses can reclaim power in a broken healthcare system, this episode is a must-listen.

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