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Nurses marching, holding banner that reads "Global Nurses Solidarity" and sign that reads "Our Planet, Our Health"

Nurse union leaders from around the world demand governments address health impacts of the climate crisis

At a briefing for members of the global press, Global Nurses United (GNU), the premier federation of global nurse unions, released a statement urging governments to take action against the health impacts of climate change, in advance of international climate negotiations at COP28.

Global Nurses United
November 29, 2023

• GNU

Nurses outside holding signs "Patients First in the Hospital"

Desert Regional nurses demand transparency and public input in negotiations on proposed lease and sale of critical public hospital

Registered nurses at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, Calif. demand the Desert Healthcare District involve them and the public as the district considers or negotiates contracts regarding either the sale or lease of the public hospital.

California Nurses Association
November 27, 2023

• CNA

Group of three nurses outside hospital hold signs "People Before Profit" and "Staff Up for Safe Patient Care"

More than 100 nurses to rally at HCA office in Tampa

More than 100 registered nurses from HCA facilities across the country will hold a rally on Nov. 30 outside of HCA’s West Florida Division Office in Tampa, Fla. to demand better from management ahead of 2024 contract negotiations.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
November 27, 2023

• NNOC, • NNU

Registered nurses in Austin, Texas pose on strike line

Registered nurses in Texas and Kansas announce second strikes at Ascension hospitals

Registered nurses in Texas and Kansas at three Ascension hospitals gave notice today to their employer that they will hold one-day strikes on Wednesday, December 6 to protest unsafe conditions management has failed to remedy.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
November 22, 2023

• NNU, • NNOC

Global Nurses United delegates meeting in San Francisco

Nurse union leaders from around the world speak up on the growing health impacts of the climate crisis

Global Nurses United will host a virtual press briefing for members of the global press on Wednesday, November 29. Nurse union leaders will detail the growing health impacts of the climate crisis in their respective countries in advance of the beginning of COP28.

Global Nurses United, National Nurses United
November 22, 2023

• GNU, • NNU

Nurses picketing outside of Ascension via Christi St. Francis Hospital

Ascension nurses in Wichita to march on management

Registered nurses at Ascension via Christi St. Francis Hospital and Ascension via Christi St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita, Kan., will confront hospital management on Wednesday, Nov. 22 to protest management’s failure to bargain for fair contracts that protect patient safety and retain staff.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
November 20, 2023

• NNOC, • NNU

Group of Seton nurses stands outside hospital facing down security not allowing them to enter

Ascension Seton nurses to march on management

Registered nurses at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas will confront hospital management on Wednesday, Nov. 22 to protest management’s failure to bargain for fair contracts that protect patient safety and retain staff.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
November 20, 2023

• NNOC, • NNU

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Hazel Hawkins RNs and health care workers to deliver community petition to San Benito County Health Care District

Registered nurses at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister, California, will present the San Benito County Health Care District a community petition with more than 1,500 signatories at the district’s scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 16.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
November 15, 2023

• NNU, • CNA

Group photo of Wichita nurses outside of Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and St. Joseph hospitals.

Wichita nurses deliver petition demanding safe staffing to Ascension management

Nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph hospitals in Wichita, Kansas, delivered a petition demanding a reversal of staffing cuts degrading patient care and safety.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
November 15, 2023

• NNU, • NNOC

WHHS nurses gathered holding signs in support of safe staffing.

Fremont nurses to protest unsafe patient care proposals and cuts to health care benefits

Registered nurses at Washington Hospital in Fremont, California, will hold an informational picket on Monday, November 13 to protest unsafe and disrespectful proposals put forward by management during contract negotiations.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
November 10, 2023

• CNA, • NNU