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Press releases

NOLA nurses on strike

New Orleans nurses return to working after two-day strike, three-day lockout

Nurses at University Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, are returning to work today after last week’s two-day strike and a three-day management lockout over Super Bowl weekend. They say that, following their strike on February 5 and 6, they are eager to get back to patient care and to work out a strong first contract with LCMC Health management.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
February 10, 2025

Nurses on picket line outside of University Medical Center in New Orleans

New Orleans nurses prepare for two-day strike at University Medical Center this week

Nurses at University Medical Center (UMC) in New Orleans, La., are moving forward with the two-day strike on Feb. 5 and 6. The strike will be the second at UMC as nurses continue to demand progress on a first union contract with their employer, LCMC health.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
February 3, 2025

Nurses on picket line outside of hospital, smiling, holding signs about being on strike.

New Orleans nurses announce second strike at University Medical Center

Nurses at University Medical Center in New Orleans, La., called a two-day strike for Feb. 5-6. This will be the second strike by UMC nurses amid ongoing negotiations for a first union contract with their employer, LCMC Health.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
January 24, 2025

Very large group of nurses grouped outside hospital holding signs about going on strike

New Orleans nurses vote to authorize second strike at University Medical Center

Nurses at University Medical Center in New Orleans, La., have voted to authorize a two-day strike. If officially called, this would be the second strike by UMC nurses amid ongoing negotiations for a first union contract with their employer.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
January 23, 2025

Nurses on picket line outside of University Medical Center in New Orleans

New Orleans nurses to host sign-making party as they prepare for one-day strike at University Medical Center

Nurses are moving forward with their planned strike and will host a sign-making party the night before in anticipation.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
October 23, 2024

Videos

We can win anywhere; NOLA nurses know

Here from nurses at University Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana on why and how they voted to join NNOC/NNU. 

Articles

Nurse on picket line holding sign "When You Take On One Of Use, You Take On All Of Us"

New Orleans nurses stage historic strike

Nurses at University Medical Center in New Orleans, La. held a historic one-day strike on Oct. 25 after management failed to address patient safety concerns during contract negotiations.

December 20, 2024

Large group of nurses celebrating with hands in the air

New Orleans nurses make history by unionizing

Registered nurses at University Medical Center in New Orleans, La., voted in early December to join National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United. In a three-day vote from Dec. 7 to Dec. 9, UMC nurses voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining the union.

January 12, 2024