Press Release

Santa Clarita nurses to hold community rally for patient safety and safe staffing

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United

April 24, 2025
Pile of "Safe Staffing Now" buttons

RNs at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital to protest management’s refusal to address concerns about staffing and working conditions

Registered nurses at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Santa Clarita, Calif., will hold a community rally on Saturday, April 26, to protest the administration’s refusal to address RNs’ ongoing concerns about safe staffing and safe working conditions, announced the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU).

Henry Mayo nurses will rally together to highlight persistent problems regarding RN staffing, patient safety, and working conditions that directly impact the quality of care nurses can provide.

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital RNs have been negotiating for a new contract since December 2024 with little to no movement on key issues.

“Our proposals prioritize safe staffing and give nurses a real voice in policy changes that have a direct impact on patient care,” said Clarissa Vela, RN, who worksin palliative care at Henry Mayo. “We’re also focused on recruiting new nurses while retaining experienced RNs who are essential to high-quality care. These proposals reflect our commitment to both our patients and our community.”

Who:    Registered nurses at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

What:   Community Rally

When:  Saturday, April 26, 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Where: Corner of Valencia Blvd. and McBean Pkwy., Valencia, Calif.

The union nurses urge management to invest in nursing staff and agree to a contract that provides:

  • Safe staffing that allows nurses to provide safe and quality care.
  • Measures to improve the recruitment of new nurses while retaining experienced staff RNs.
  • 30-day notice before implementation of changes to patient care policies.

CNA represents nearly 650 nurses at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the nation with more than 100,000 members in more than 200 facilities throughout California and more than 225,000 RNs nationwide.