Press releases

RNs Applaud Reintroduction of Robin Hood Tax Act to Raise Money for Education, Health Care, and Vital Social Programs

National Nurses United applauds today’s reintroduction of the Inclusive Prosperity Act by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Barbara Lee. This important legislation would raise an estimated $220 billion dollars a year to fund critical social programs.

National Nurses United

May 22, 2019

Calais Regional Hospital Employees, Community to Hold Vigil for Patient Safety Thurs. May 23

Calais Regional Hospital (CRH) employees will join community members for a “Vigil for Patient Safety” at Triangle Park in downtown Calais Thursday evening, May 23—to draw attention to patient care conditions and employee treatment at CRH, the Maine State Nurses Association announced today.

National Nurses United / MSNA

May 22, 2019

Statement from National Nurses United Executive Director Bonnie Castillo, RN: Budget Committee Hearing Shows Momentum for Medicare for All

Following today’s hearing on single-payer health care in the House Budget Committee, National Nurses United (NNU) issued the following statement:
 

National Nurses United

May 22, 2019

Barton Memorial Hospital Nurses Prepare for One-Day Strike This Friday

Registered nurses at Barton Memorial Hospital are gearing up for a one-day unfair labor practice strike this Friday, May 24, said California Nurses Association (CNA).

California Nurses Association

May 22, 2019

209 Economists Endorse Medicare for All Ahead of House Budget Hearing

209 economists have signed a public statement supporting Medicare for All. The letter calls the current health care system “exorbitant and wasteful” and asserts that “the time is now to create a universal, single-payer, Medicare for All health care system in the United States.”

National Nurses United

May 21, 2019

Kindred Westminster Nurses Reach Contract Agreement Protecting Patients, RNs

Registered nurses at Kindred Hospital in Westminster, Calif. have reached a tentative contract agreement with the hospital, featuring improvements and protections for both patients and nurses, the California Nurses Association (CNA) announced today.

National Nurses United

May 17, 2019

Registered Nurses at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte to Hold Informational Picket May 18

Registered nurses at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center (GVMC) in Ronceverte plan to hold an informational picket Saturday, May 18 to speak out about the eroding conditions at the hospital, including chronic short staffing, inadequate supplies and maintenance problems that undermine hygiene.

National Nurses United

May 16, 2019

• NNOC

Barton Memorial Hospital Nurses Set One-Day Strike for May 24

Registered nurses at Barton Memorial Hospital say with the hospital failing to negotiate in good faith, they have no choice but to set a one-day strike for May 24, announced California Nurses Association today.

California Nurses Association

May 14, 2019

New Report – Johns Hopkins hounding thousands of patients with medical debt lawsuits, seizing wages

Despite its reputation as one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the U.S. Johns Hopkins Hospital has a shocking record of hounding low income patients for medical debt – filing thousands of lawsuits, garnishing wages and seizing bank accounts.

National Nurses United / AFL-CIO

May 14, 2019

• NNU

Nation’s Largest Nurse's Union Calls for Ouster of Wayne T. Smith, CEO of Community Health Systems Hospital Chain

New report tracks CHS’ pattern of eroding patient care conditions, price gouging, and corporate mismanagement.

National Nurses Organizing Committee

May 13, 2019