Press releases

Rep. Max Rose Joins Veterans and RNs to Demand Congress Protect Veterans’ Health Care

Rep. Max Rose will join veterans and registered nurses on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 for a town hall discussion on protecting the VA health care system from the threat of privatization.

National Nurses Organizing Committee

October 2, 2019

Nurses Commend Pelosi and House Democrats’ Decision to Pursue Impeachment Inquiry

National Nurses United today endorsed the decision by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and leading House of Representative Democrats to open an impeachment inquiry into the suspected actions of President Donald Trump.

National Nurses United

September 30, 2019

Registered Nurses to Return to University of Chicago Medical Center Saturday Morning Despite Lockout

Registered nurses will return to University of Chicago Medical Center tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 21, ready to go to work. They will be accompanied by community members, patients, and faith leaders who are expressing their solidarity with the nurses, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United. The nurses expect to be locked out of work by hospital management.

National Nurses Organizing Committee

September 20, 2019

Closing Night Reception for “Recognition” Art Exhibit

The juried group exhibition “Recognition: Labor Meets Art in Explorations of Identity and Social Justice” will have a closing night reception on Friday, Oct. 4, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., coinciding with Oakland First Fridays, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee.

California Nurses Association

September 19, 2019

RNRN Volunteers Provide Medical Relief in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian

Nurses may be available for interview depending on conditions in the Bahamas or when they return to their homes states.

RN Response Network

September 18, 2019

Nurses at Good Samaritan Hospital and Regional Medical Center in San Jose Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify New Contract

Registered nurses at Good Samaritan Hospital and Regional Medical Center in San Jose overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year contract, announced California Nurses Association (CNA) today.

California Nurses Association

September 18, 2019

National Nurses United Supports Striking UAW Auto Workers

National Nurses United (NNU) strongly supports the nearly 50,000 members of the United Auto Workers who are on strike, the nation’s largest union of registered nurses announced 

National Nurses United

September 17, 2019

Nurses to hold first RN strike ever held in Arizona on Sept. 20 at Tenet-affiliated St. Joseph’s and St. Mary’s Hospitals in Tucson

Registered nurses at Tenet-affiliated, St. Joseph’s, and St. Mary’s Hospitals in Tucson, will hold one-day strikes Sept. 20. These are the first strike actions ever held by registered nurses in the state of Arizona.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United

September 17, 2019

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Nurses to Hold One-day Strikes Sept. 20 at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree

Registered nurses at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree will hold one-day strikes Sept. 20. Nurses will also hold one-day strikes at six other Tenet-affiliated California facilities, in Modesto, San Ramon, Turlock, Los Alamitos, Templeton, and San Luis Obispo.

California Nurses Association

September 17, 2019

Nurses Plan Public Outreach Action in El Paso Urging Tenet-Affiliated Hospitals of Providence, Sierra and Memorial Campuses, to Invest in RN Staff and Patient Care

Registered nurses will hold a public outreach action in El Paso urging the Tenet-affiliated Hospitals of Providence, Sierra and Memorial Campuses, to invest in nursing staff. This will improve the recruitment and retention of experienced RNs, and ensure optimal patient care, say nurses.

National Nurses Organizing Committee

September 17, 2019