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b'What\\u2019s the latest news on the unionization movement in US veterinary clinics? What is a union and how can forming them help veterinary professionals preserve the best aspects of their jobs while improving many of the worst conditions? This week we welcome back vet tech extraordinaire Liz Hughston MEd, RVT, CVT, LVT, LMVT, VTS (SAIM) (ECC) to share the latest developments on veterinary professionals\\u2019 unionization. Viewfinders, hold on to your seat\\u2026this is one fast-paced ride!\\n\\nHosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT explore the reasons why unions make sense in veterinary practice, why the continued expansion of corporate practice ownership makes them even more important, and the steps you can take if you\\u2019re interested in forming a union in your place of work. \\n\\nBeckie and Liz detour into what (or not) vet med organizations such as the AVMA and NAVTA should be doing (or not) when it comes to educating veterinary professionals about collective bargaining. Our trio also discusses what information is (and isn\\u2019t) being shared with our colleagues from our professional groups. They also offer advice on how our associations and agencies can be more transparent and inclusive when it comes to offering a variety of opinions and strategies for change. \\n\\nViewfinders, this is another impactful conversation that covers a lot of essential topics. Share your thoughts with us on our social media challenge or email us at veterinaryviewfinder@gmail.com\\n\\nFor more information on veterinary unions, check out these links:\\nhttp://www.natvpu.org/\\nhttps://www.instagram.com/nvpunion/\\nhttps://www.facebook.com/NationalVeterinaryProfessionalsUnion\\n\\ncommunications@natvpu.org'