Press releases

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

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

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

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

Nurses Urge HCA-Affiliated, Medical Center of Trinity, to Address Turnover to Ensure Optimal Patient Care

Registered nurses at HCA-affiliated Medical Center of Trinity will hold an informational picket Aug. 6, urging hospital management to address RN turnover rates and consistently comply with staffing grids. This will improve the recruitment and retention of experienced RNs, and ensure optimal patient care, say nurses.

National Nurses United

August 2, 2018

Nurses: Far right Mercatus Study Illustrates Why Medicare for All is the Fix for Nation’s Health

Efforts by the Koch network linked Mercatus Center to undermine the growing movement for Medicare for all only illustrate why Medicare for All is the only real solution for an escalating health care crisis in the U.S.

National Nurses United

July 31, 2018

Nurses Urge HCA-Affiliated, Menorah Medical Center, to Address Turnover to Ensure Optimal Patient Care

Registered nurses at HCA-affiliated Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kan. will hold an informational picket Aug. 2, urging hospital management to address RN turnover rates and consistently comply with staffing grids. This will improve the recruitment and retention of experienced RNs, and ensure optimal patient care, say nurses.

National Nurses United

July 31, 2018

Nurses Urge HCA-Affiliated, Del Sol Medical Center, to Address Turnover to Ensure Optimal Patient Care

Registered nurses at HCA-affiliated Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso will hold an informational picket Aug. 2, urging hospital management to address RN turnover rates and consistently comply with staffing grids. This will improve the recruitment and retention of experienced RNs, and ensure optimal patient care, say nurses.

National Nurses United

July 31, 2018

As Carr Fire Rages Out of Control, CNA/NNU Nurses are Both Heroes and Victims

The Carr fire sweeping through Redding has affected hundreds of nurses in the Redding area. California Nurses Association/National Nurses United represents registered nurses at the two main hospitals in Shasta County, Shasta Regional Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center Redding.

California Nurses Association

July 30, 2018

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