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Nurse holding sign "Protect Nurses, Patients, Public Health"

California Nurses Association implores the public to keep on masking even after state drops most infection control measures against Covid-19

Even though the state of California is prematurely lifting on June 15 almost all public health infection control restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid-19, the California Nurses Association (CNA) urges the public to voluntarily adhere to multiple measures of protection, including the simple, cheap, and accessible practice of wearing a facemask.

California Nurses Association
June 14, 2021

Nurses outside hospital hold signs "Protect Nurses, Patients, Public Health"

Nurses cite gender bias in Senate rejection of bill to ensure workers compensation for healthcare workers

The California Nurses Association today criticized California state Senators who defeated a bill ensuring workers compensation for predominantly female nurses and other healthcare workers harmed on the job the same protections provided to male dominated professions with gender bias.

California Nurses Association
June 4, 2021

South Coast Global RNs

Registered nurses at three KPC Health hospitals in Orange County ratify new three-year labor contract

Registered nurses at KPC Health’s three Orange County facilities, Anaheim Global, Chapman Global, and South Coast Global hospitals, have ratified a new three-year contract which includes new infectious disease and workplace violence protections.

California Nurses Association
June 4, 2021

Enloe RN's hold picket for a fair contract

California Nurses Association Nurses at Enloe Medical Center Ratify New Labor Contract

Registered nurses at Enloe Medical Center in Chico, Calif. on May 27 overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year labor contract that nurses say will provide important patients care improvements, as well as gains in long term benefits to help with retention of nurses.

California Nurses Association
June 3, 2021

Good Samaritan RNs hold signs calling for safe staffing

HCA’s Good Samaritan RNs Set Public Action Tuesday, June 1 Over Ongoing Safe Staffing Concerns

Registered nurses at HCA’s Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose will hold an action Tuesday, June 1 to alert the public about the hospital’s ongoing failure to address inadequate staffing, especially in the intensive care unit, which they say puts patients at risk.

California Nurses Association
May 31, 2021

AVH RN speaks using megaphone in front of sign "AVH Nurses - Union Strong"

Antelope Valley Hospital nurses ratify a new contract with protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention

Registered nurses at Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, Calif. voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention.

California Nurses Association
May 28, 2021

Nurse holds signs "Safe Staffing Now"

Nurses at Mercy Medical Center Redding to hold informational picket for patient safety

Registered nurses at Mercy Medical Center Redding in Redding, Calif. will hold an informational picket on Wednesday, May 26 to alert the community of staffing concerns that erode patient safety.

California Nurses Association
May 25, 2021

Pile of buttons that say "Safe Staffing Now!"

St. Joseph’s Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center Nurses to hold informational picket for patient safety

Registered nurses at St. Joseph’s Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center in Stockton, Calif. will hold an informational picket on Wednesday, May 26 to alert the community of staffing concerns that put patient safety in jeopardy.

California Nurses Association
May 24, 2021

Registered nurses at Chinese Hospital hold sings saying "Nurses fight for safe patient care"

Chinese Hospital, San Francisco RNs to Strike May 25, Warn Substandard Conditions Driving Away RNs

Registered nurses at Chinese Hospital in San Francisco will hold a one-day strike Tuesday, May 25 to protest substandard workplace and economic conditions that nurses say has driven experienced nurses away and undermines the hospital's ability to recruit new RNs.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
May 24, 2021

Nurse holds sign "Prioritize Public Health"

RNs encouraged by California’s decision to continue mandatory masking

California Nurses Association is encouraged that California health officials have announced their intention to continue observing current Covid-19 guidance, including mandatory masking, until June 15.

California Nurses Association
May 17, 2021