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Vigil candle

UCSF Nurses to Hold Candlelight Vigil Calling For an End to Gun Violence

In response to the latest school shooting registered nurses at University of California San Francisco Medical Center will hold a candlelight vigil at the Mission Bay campus to call on lawmakers in Congress and every state legislature to finally act to protect public safety.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
June 1, 2022

Pile of buttons which say "Safe staffing NOW!"

Registered nurses in San Jose demand HCA improve conditions to address erosion of patient care

RNs at two HCA Hospitals in San Jose, Calif. will hold informational pickets on Tuesday, May 24, to raise awareness of chronic understaffing and high turnover rates at the hospitals.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
May 23, 2022

Governor Gavin Newsom

California Nurses Association RN members applaud Gov. Newsom’s effort to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of health care workers during Covid-19 pandemic

CNA/NNU applauded Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement today that the state’s health care workers would each receive retention bonus of up to $1,000, which can be matched up to $500 by their employers.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
May 12, 2022

RNs on the street in front of hospital holding signs "Save Lives'

RNs condemn AHMC Seton for unit closures that serve vulnerable elderly populations

Registered nurses at AHMC Seton Medical Center (Seton) will hold a rally on Wednesday, May 11 to share their concerns about the abrupt closure of two hospital units which serve vulnerable elderly patients from across Northern California.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
May 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 nurses inside hospital

Inglewood nurses to hold informational picket for patient safety at Centinela Hospital Medical Center

Nurses will hold an informational picket on April 27 to protest chronic short staffing and the administration’s refusal to address RNs’ deep concerns about patient care and safe staffing.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
April 25, 2022

UC Nurses demand safe staffing

UCSF and UCLA Medical Center nurses demand UC provide safe staffing and stronger workplace protections

Registered nurses at UCLA and UCSF medical centers will hold rallies and press conferences on Wednesday, April 27 to demand the University of California address critical, ongoing staffing and patient safety issues.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
April 22, 2022

Pile of buttons which say "Safe staffing NOW!"

Registered nurses to hold informational pickets and public actions April 27 at Tenet hospitals throughout California

Registered nurses at nine Tenet hospitals throughout California will hold actions April 27 to raise awareness of chronic understaffing and high turnover rates at the hospitals.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
April 22, 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

Nurses holding speakout outside of Good Samaritan Hospital

Los Angeles nurses to hold speak out for patient safety

Registered nurses at PIH Health-Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, Calif., will hold a community speak-out to protest unsafe staffing.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
April 12, 2022