Bargaining victories

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Nurses outside hospital with signs: "Staff up for safe care, end crisis care now"

Nurses vote overwhelmingly to approve new master contract covering 3,700 RNs at Tenet hospitals throughout California

Nurses say the new contract lays the groundwork for improving conditions through retaining and recruiting adequate nursing staff.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
August 9, 2022

Three nurses inside hospital hold signs "Patients First"

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital RNs ratify four-year contract with wins for patients, nurses

The new collective bargaining agreement was ratified on July 27 with 98 percent of RNs’ support. The board of directors of Hazel Hawkins voted unanimously to approve the new contract at their July 28 board meeting.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
July 28, 2022

Large group of nurses outside hospital hold signs "Patients First"

Registered nurses at San Jose’s two HCA hospitals ratify 3-year contract with multiple provisions to improve patient care

HCA agreed to hire 34 more full-time RNs to provide meal and rest breaks for nurses. Nurses say this will improve patient care, as studies clearly show that nurses who are fatigued and exhausted are more likely to make errors.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
July 15, 2022

Group of nurses inside hospital hold raised fists test

University of California nurses ratify new contract covering all UC medical centers, clinics, and student health centers

The new agreement addresses key patient care and workplace safety issues while focusing resources to recognize, recruit, and retain nurses across facilities in the UC system.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
July 9, 2022

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Long Beach Medical Center/Miller’s Children’s & Women’s Hospital nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention

The three-year contract covers 2,000 nurses for the period from June 24, 2022 to June 24, 2025.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
June 29, 2022

Two people outside hold sign "Palomar Union Workers United"

Registered nurses and caregivers vote overwhelmingly to ratify new contracts with Palomar Health

Nurses and caregivers had been negotiating for fair contracts for more than 14 months and were prepared to strike over Palomar management’s bad-faith bargaining and numerous other egregious violations of labor law.

California Nurses Association/Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union
June 27, 2022

Two people outside hold sign "Palomar Union Workers United"

Nurses and caregivers reach tentative contracts with Palomar Health, strike planned for 6/23 averted

Nurses and ancillary caregivers had been negotiating for fair contracts for more than 14 months and were prepared to strike over Palomar management’s bad-faith bargaining and numerous other egregious violations of labor law.

California Nurses Association/Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union
June 21, 2022

Group of five nurses inside hospital giving thumbs up

Contra Costa County nurses ratify contract improving patient safety and nurse retention

The major wins in the contract include enhanced patient protections, safe staffing, infection control issues, and economic gains to improve staff recruitment and retention.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
June 10, 2022

Henry Mayo nurses tabling

Henry Mayo Newhall nurses ratify new three-year agreement

RNs at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, Calif., ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement. Highlights of the contract include improved patient care, staffing, and nurse advocacy provisions.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
April 29, 2022

Group of five masked nurses inside hospital

West Anaheim Medical Center nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention

Registered nurses voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
April 13, 2022