ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Support is unanimous for nurses who want to unionize.

A resolution in the Tompkins County Legislature recognizing the rights of workers to form unions was approved Tuesday, Jan. 6 by all 16 legislators. The decision comes a week before Cayuga Health nurses are scheduled to vote on forming a union under the Communications Workers of America.

Legislator Christy Bianconi said she’s seen first-hand burnout among nursing staff.

The resolution recognizes that “nurses and healthcare professionals play a critical role in safeguarding the health, safety, and well-being of the residents of Tompkins County and the surrounding region,” and that “fair wages, comprehensive benefits, and safe staffing levels are essential to recruiting and retaining qualified nurses and ensuring high-quality patient care.”

For Legislator Judith Hubbard, the resolution is personal.

Last month, a supermajority of nurses signed authorization cards to create Cayuga United-CWA. The vote will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14 and Tuesday, Jan. 15.