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Nurses are the heart of patent care

Nurses Demand Answers at Dignity Health/Catholic Health Initiatives Merger Hearings

At a series of upcoming impact hearings held by the California State Attorney General’s office, registered nurses with the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) will demand

California Nurses Association
September 4, 2018

I'm a Patient Advocate

7000 Registered Nurses at 15 HCA-Affiliated Hospitals in 5 States Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike

Registered nurses at 15 HCA-affiliated hospitals in Florida, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, and Nevada, have voted by an overwhelming majority to authorize their nurse negotiators to call a strike, if the issues RNs have been raising in ongoing contract negotiations remain unresolved, the NNOC announced today.

National Nurses Organizing Committee
September 4, 2018

Patients are my special interest pin

CNA on Bankruptcy of Verity Health Care: Potential Buyer(s) Must Keep Hospitals Open, Retain Current Patient Services and Honor Collective Bargaining Rights

In response to the announcement that Verity Health Care System (Verity) is filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the California Nurses Association (CNA) is calling on any or all prospective buyers of the h

California Nurses Association
August 31, 2018

Tenet Emanuel ratification victory pose

Emanuel Medical Center Nurses Ratify Contract

Registered nurses at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock voted by a 98% margin to join the California Nurses Association (CNA) last year.

California Nurses Association
August 30, 2018

Nurse holding picket sign

Registered Nurses, Doctors, Hospital Workers and Community to Rally to Keep Providence Hospital Open and to Protect DC Residents’ Health

Registered nurses, doctors, hospital workers, and community leaders are rallying this morning to keep Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C. open.

National Nurses United
August 29, 2018

Nurse at vigil

Eastern Maine Medical Center Nurses Held Vigil Over Safe Staffing Concerns In Bangor

Registered nurses with the Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC) held a candlelight vigil Thursday evening to shine a light on a critical safe staffing concern at the medical facility in Bangor, Main

Maine State Nurses Association/NNOC
August 28, 2018

VA RNs demonstrate for their rights

National Nurses United Applauds Judge’s Decision to Strike Down Key Provisions in Trump’s Anti-Union Executive Orders

National Nurses United (NNU) applauds a federal judge’s ruling that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he issued executive orders that sought to strip 2.1 million public sector worker

National Nurses United
August 27, 2018

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Citing Potential Crisis – RN’s Demand Tri-City Medical Center Keep Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Open

Registered nurses are demanding that Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, California keep the doors open at its two inpatient psychiatric facilities.

California Nurses Association
August 22, 2018

Ilhan Omar for U.S. Congress to represent Minnesota’s 5th district

National Nurses United Endorses Ilhan Omar for Congress in Minnesota’s 5th District

National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, today announced its endorsement of state legislator Ilhan Omar for U.S. Congress to represent Minnesota’s 5th district.

National Nurses United
August 9, 2018

Congressional Scorecard

National Progressive Organizations Announce New Congressional Scorecard on Public Health, Environmental Issues

The scorecard shows which members of Congress have co-sponsored five key bills that would collectively ensure a strong, just future of public health and environmental protection in the United States.

National Nurses United
August 7, 2018