Close to Home: Nurses will not stop pressuring Rendon to do his job
With the defeat, for now, of the cruel U.S. Senate bill to roll back the Affordable Care Act, some are asking why the California Nurses Association continues to push for expanding health coverage, through a Medicare-for-all type state bill, SB 562.
Deborah Burger writing for the Press Democrat
Statewide Canvasses Launched for SB 562 and Medicare-for-All Beginning August 19
The California Nurses Association, Healthy California campaign, Our Revolution and #KnockEveryDoor are launching coordinated canvasses of assembly districts across the state beginning this Saturday, August 19th, to engage community members with the campaign for SB 562, legislation to win guaranteed healthcare for all California residents.
California Nurses Association
Aug 18, 2017
Patient Support During Kaiser Negotiations Inspires Nurses
Nurse Talk Radio visits with RN and Co-President of NNU, Deborah Burger about the current Kaiser negotiations. 18,000 Kaiser RN's are successfully reaching out to patients to let them know the nurses are fighting for them and it's making a difference.
Pattie Lockard, Nurse Talk Radio
International Nurse News Round-Up
See a collection of links to news stories about nurses in other nations, and how they are advocating for their patients.
Global Nurses United
Family Members, Community to Speak Out Against Sutter Health's Eviction of Vulnerable Patients
San Franciscans for Healthcare, Housing, Jobs & Justice will hold a press conference on Tuesday August 15 in front of San Francisco City Hall to protest Sutter Health's proposed closure of sub-acute care and skilled nursing units at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) - St. Luke's Campus and the ongoing eviction of those patients.
California Nurses Association
Aug 14, 2017
Nurses Condemn White Supremacy, Racism in Charlottesville Violence
National Nurses United today condemned the violence in Charlottesville, VA today sparked by a white supremacist rally in the town that resulted in the death of at least one person and multiple injuries.
National Nurses United
Aug 12, 2017
RNs, Caregivers Urge New Direction at Palomar Health
After a poll of 1,300 hospital employees, who by 97 percent expressed no confidence†in Chief Executive Officer Bob Hemker, Registered Nurses and caregivers at Palomar Health are calling on the Palomar Health Board of Directors for an immediate change in direction at the San Diego County health district.
California Nurses Association
Aug 10, 2017
We Still Have A Lot of Work To Do On Healthcare
With liberals across the land breathing a huge sigh of relief after the abrupt collapse of the Senate scheme to repeal and somewhat replace the Affordable Care Act, all is good again with healthcare in America. Right?
Jean Ross writing for Common Dreams
National Nurses United Endorses Doug Applegate for Congress in Key California 2018 Contest
National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, today endorsed Col. Doug Applegate for election to Congress to represent California’s 49th Congressional District.
National Nurses United
Aug 10, 2017
In Nearly Unanimous Vote Emanuel Medical Center RNs Choose CNA
Registered Nurses at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, CA voted nearly unanimously Wednesday night to join California’s largest RN union and professional association, the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United.
California Nurses Association
Aug 10, 2017