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Fresh Off Bernie Sanders’ Wisconsin Win, #BernieBus Nurses Head to Gary and Fort Wayne Indiana

After connecting with voters throughout Wisconsin this past week—nurses aboard National Nurses United’s #BernieBus will head to Indiana Wednesday, to talk to Hoosiers about the issues impacting their lives.

National Nurses United
April 6, 2016

Nurses Canvass Madison for Bernie on Tuesday in final GOTV Push

Nurses aboard National Nurses United’s #BernieBus will be canvassing Madison-area neighborhoods on Tuesday, in a final get out the vote push for Bernie Sanders, as well as giving residents rides to the polls in the #BernieBus.

National Nurses United
April 5, 2016

Workplace Violence Bill Gets Favorable Vote from Public Safety Committee

The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has voted favorably on An Act Requiring Health Care Employers to Develop and Implement Programs to Prevent Workplace Violence, advancing the legislation and boosting efforts to combat rampant violence against nurses and other health care workers throughout Massachusetts.

David Schildmeier and Joe Markman, Massachusetts Nurses Association/National Nurses United
April 5, 2016

Nurses’ ‘YUGE,’ Red #BernieBus In Madison, Janesville Sunday

Nurses aboard National Nurses United’s #BernieBus have been connecting with voters throughout Wisconsin this week, listening to the issues that impact residents’ lives, and will be heading to Madison and Janesville on Sunday for a get out the vote push for Bernie Sanders, ahead of Tuesday’s primary.

National Nurses United
April 4, 2016

Nurses’ #BernieBus Meets With Students in Kenosha, WI Monday

Nurses aboard National Nurses United’s #BernieBus have been connecting with voters throughout Wisconsin this week and will be heading to the University of Wisconsin and Carthage College on in Kenosha on Monday, to talk to students about Bernie Sanders’ support for education for all Americans.

National Nurses United
April 4, 2016

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Nurses Reach Tentative Contract Agreement, Averting Potential Strike

Nurses at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association/National Nurses United, have reached a tentative agreement with hospital management and Partners HealthCare on a new contract, averting a potential one-day strike that had been authorized by a 90 percent vote by RNs earlier this month.

David Schildmeier and Joe Markman, Massachusetts Nurses Association/National Nurses United
March 28, 2016

RNs to UC Regents: Invest in UC Students, Patients and Nurses, not Wall Street

Registered nurses from every UC Medical Center in California will converge this Thursday at the UC Regents meeting in San Francisco to speak out against UC President Napolitano's proposed 2016 pension plan.

California Nurses Association
March 23, 2016

National Nurses United's #BernieBus Arrives in Spokane, Visits Gonzaga University Today

National Nurses United will bring its campaign, and its colorful #BernieBus, to Gonzaga University today as nurses continue spread the message of why they support Sen. Bernie Sanders for President, the candidate they say, best reflects nurses values of caring, compassion and community.

National Nurses United
March 23, 2016

Good Samaritan Nurses Strengthen Patient Advocacy, Retain Experienced RNs In New Contract

(Los Angeles) Registered nurses at Good Samaritan Hospital have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new three-year contract, The California Nurses Association / National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) announced.

California Nurses Association
March 22, 2016

NNU

In New NNU Ad for Sanders: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard On Veterans Health and War: The Choice is Clear

National Nurses United today unveiled a new radio ad for upcoming primary and caucus states featuring Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a decorated service veteran on why “the choice is clear” with Sen. Bernie Sanders, especially for veterans.

National Nurses United
March 18, 2016