Press releases

National Nurses United Endorses Marie Newman Against Incumbent Rep. Dan Lipinski in Illinois 3rd Congressional District

Nurses Top Gallup Poll as Most Trusted Profession 16 Years Running

Nurses once again topped the Gallup Poll's annual ranking of how Americans view 22 major professions with 82% of the public rating their honesty and ethical standards as "high" or "very high."

Nurses Plan Candlelight Vigil in Redding December 28 to Raise Community Awareness of Patient Care Concerns at Shasta Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurses at Shasta Regional Medical Center (SRMC) in Redding will hold a candlelight vigil Thursday, December 28, to draw the community's attention to critical patient care issues SR

Arcata City Council Votes Unanimously to Support Healthy California Act SB 562

he Arcata City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to support SB 562 - the Healthy California Act, a bill that would guarantee healthcare, including comprehensive dental care, to all California residents, slash patient and family costs for care, and ensure real patient choice.

Nurses at Hemet Valley Med Center Win Economic Improvements, Strengthen Contract Protections

Registered Nurses at Hemet Valley Medical Center in southern Riverside County have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year collective bargaining agreement that will provide economic impro

Ventura County Nurses Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify New Contract

Ventura County nurses voted overwhelmingly Tuesday night to ratify new contracts for both 550 registered nurses and 150 per-diem nurses that will strengthen patient care condition

Hospice Nurses Hold Candelight Vigil Tomorrow, Urge Hospice of Southern Maine to Listen to Staff

Hospice of Southern Maine (HSM) hospital workers are having a candlelight vigil Wednesday at 6pm (tomorrow) to draw attention to patient care issues. The employees of HSM, recently unionized with the Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses United (MSNA/NNU), are fighting for a fair contract – and patient care issues are at the center.

ARMC Nurses Speak Out on Dangerously High Turnover Rate at San Bernardino County as 2018 Budget Balloons to $39.6 Million for Temporary Nursing Staff

San Bernardino County registered nurses from Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC), the county detention centers, juvenile halls, outpatient clinics, and public health programs will hold a press conference on Tuesday, December 19 to call attention to the lack of response from county officials on key issues of patient safety.

Palomar Health RNs, Caregivers Reach Tentative Agreements on New Contracts

Registered nurses and caregivers at Palomar Health in North San Diego County have achieved tentative agreements on new contract proposals that will bring significant improvements in patient care protections and working conditions for RNs and caregivers, the California Nurses Association announced today.

National Nurses Urge Rejection of Final Tax Deal Bill Gift to Biggest Corporations and Super Rich Also Poses Threat to Health

National Nurses United (NNU) is urging Congress members to reject the revised tax overhaul bill when, as expected, it comes to a vote this week, warning it would drastically increase economic inequ