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Huge Team of Registered Nurses Join AFL-CIO Mobilization to Puerto Rico for Two-Week Relief Mission

A large delegation of 50 volunteer registered nurses from across the U.S. joined a unique, multi-union two-week disaster relief effort heading to Puerto Rico Wednesday morning to provide medical aid in the wake of the ongoing humanitarian crisis following Hurricane Maria.

Registered Nurse Response Network/RNRN
October 4, 2017

Bay Area Nurses Deploying to Puerto Rico Today Oct. 3 With Registered Nurse Response Network/AFL-CIO

Nearly 20 San Francisco Bay Area nurses will be departing today, Tuesday, Oct. 3 to join a larger delegation of up to 50 volunteer registered nurses from across the U.S. who are headed to Puerto Rico with the Registered Nurse Response Network (RNRN).

Registered Nurse Response Network/RNRN
October 3, 2017

Nurses at Citrus Valley Med Center Win Economic Gains, New Protections for RNs, Patients

Registered Nurses at Citrus Valley Medical Center in the San Gabriel Valley have reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement that includes stronger protections for nurses and patients, and economic improvements.

California Nurses Association
September 28, 2017

Sen. Sanders, Lt. Gov. Newsom Stress Need for Single Payer Bills

In a convention highlighted by Sen. Bernie Sanders and California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom promoting single payer legislation federally and in California, some 500 California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee delegates unanimously reaffirmed their commitment to work to implement an improved and expanded Medicare for all Saturday.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
September 26, 2017

Nurses Condemn Latest Bill to Decimate Care ‘Graham-Cassidy Targets the Most Vulnerable

National Nurses United today condemned the renewed effort by Republicans in the United States Senate to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and deny healthcare to millions of low and middle-income Americans.

National Nurses United
September 19, 2017

Bernie Sanders

Sen. Bernie Sanders to Address Major Nurses' Convention in San Francisco September 22

Fresh off the introduction of S. 1804, the Medicare for All Act of 2017, co-sponsored by one-third of the Senate Democratic Caucus, Sen. Bernie Sanders will highlight the 2017 Convention of the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee with a public address Friday, September 22 in San Francisco.

National Nurses United
September 15, 2017

Healthy California Act SB 562 Supporters Ramp Up for October Actions in All 80 Assembly Districts

The California Nurses Association, Healthy California campaign, Our Revolution and #KnockEveryDoor are ramping up for grassroots canvassing in all of the state's 80 Assembly districts in October to engage residents with the Medicare for All movement and the campaign for SB 562.

California Nurses Association
September 15, 2017

Kaiser RNs To Rally Across CA Monday for Safer Care

In an effort to alert patients and the public to what they see as a growing erosion of care conditions in Kaiser Permanente hospitals and clinics – and how to upgrade care standards, Kaiser registered nurses and nurse practitioners will hold rallies at 22 medical centers across California on Monday, September 18.

California Nurses Association
September 14, 2017

CNA Endorses Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto for 15th Assembly District Seat in 2018

California Nurses Association (CNA) announced today it has endorsed Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto RN, for the Assembly District 15 seat in 2018.

California Nurses Association
September 13, 2017

CNA Endorses Ron Birnbaum in Special Election Oct. 3 for 51st State Assembly District Seat in L.A.

California Nurses Association announced today the endorsement of Dr. Ron Birnbaum for election to the State Assembly representing the 51st Assembly District in Los Angeles.

California Nurses Association
September 12, 2017