Press releases

California Nurses Oppose Bills That Threaten Patient Safety & Lower Care Standards for Medi-Cal Patients

The California Nurses Association is stepping up opposition to two bills that nurses say create a two-tier system of health care and pose a significant threat to the safety of patients in need of emergency medical care.

California Nurses Association

April 30, 2018

Hazel Hawkins RNs Welcome Health Care District Board's Pledge To Recognize Unions Ahead Of Janus Ruling

Registered nurses with Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister hailed the adoption of a resolution by the San Benito Health Care District (SBHCD) Board of Directors reaffirming the board’s support of a unionized workplace.

California Nurses Association

April 30, 2018

Nurses’ Union Endorses Dennis Kucinich for Ohio Gov., Welcomes His Health Care Plan for the State

National Nurses Organizing Committee, an affiliate of National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, today announced its endorsement of Dennis Kucinich for Governor of Ohio and his running mate Tara Samples for Lt. Governor.

National Nurses United

April 30, 2018

Hundreds of Nurses to Visit Legislators Tuesday, May 1

Some 400 RNs will gather in Sacramento Tuesday May 1, in advance of National Nurses Week, to urge legislators to act on critical bills affecting hospital closures and a threat to patients in need of emergency care, as well as other legislative concerns.

California Nurses Association

April 27, 2018

University of California RNs Voting This Week on Possible Sympathy Strike with Other UC Employees

University of California registered nurses are voting this week on whether to authorize a “sympathy strike” in solidarity with another UC union if its members choose to go on strike over their collective bargaining contract dispute.

California Nurses Association

April 25, 2018

Kaiser RNs/NPs Ratify New Accord, Cite Safe Staffing Gains, Protection of RN Standards

In a series of membership meetings held throughout Northern and Central California, Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new five-year collect

California Nurses Association

April 23, 2018

Stanford ValleyCare, Pleasanton RNs Vote by 62 Percent to Join California Nurses Association/NNU

Citing the desire for improved patient care conditions, registered nurses at Stanford Health Care’s ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton, CA voted by 62 percent Wednesday night to join the state’s largest RN union, the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United.

California Nurses Association

April 19, 2018

CNA Applauds First Vote on Bill to Strengthen Public Protections in Advance of Hospital and ER Closures

A bill to strengthen requirements for public notice and other requirements prior to hospital and emergency room closures or other major health services cuts passed its first legislative test late Tuesday afternoon in the California Assembly Health Committee.

California Nurses Association

April 18, 2018

Nurses Endorse Elrich for Montgomery County Executive, Brooks, Hucker, Meitiv, & Wilhelm for County Council

The National Nurses Organizing Committee today announced its endorsement of Montgomery County Councilmember Marc Elrich for County Executive and at-large Council candidates Brandy Brooks, Danielle Meitiv, and Chris Wilhelm, and Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker for re-election in District 5 (Silver Spring/Takoma Park).

National Nurses United

April 17, 2018

NNU Offers Encouragement for Teacher Walkouts

National Nurses United today offered praise and encouragement for teachers engaged in a growing protest movement from West Virginia to Arizona.

National Nurses United

April 11, 2018