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Registered Nurses at Medstar Washington Hospital Center Set One-Day Strike for December 22

Registered nurses at Medstar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) in the District of Columbia announced today that they plan a one-day strike on December 22. The strike has been announced due to unfair labor practices committed by hospital executives and refusal to fairly address matters of health, safety and equity for patients and nurses.

National Nurses United
December 11, 2014

San Bernardino Nurses Head to Board of Supervisors Next Week

Following a two day walkout at San Bernardino County’s Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and County clinics, registered nurses will call on the San Bernardino Board of Supervisors next Tuesday to press the Board to commit the resources needed to address the critical staffing retention issues at the County.

California Nurses Association
December 10, 2014

Strike by San Bernardino RNs Begins Today - Rally at 12 Noon

A two day walkout by registered nurses who work at San Bernardino County’s Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and county clinics is on after county officials in 11th hour bargaining Monday night refused to resolve the key problems that have led to the loss of many experienced RNs and have put quality care for community residents at risk.

December 9, 2014

Strike by San Bernardino RNs to Begin Tuesday

Registered nurses who work at San Bernardino County’s Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and clinics across the county remain on track to begin a two-day strike Tuesday after county officials lost two court efforts Friday and earlier today to enjoin the walkout.

California Nurses Association
December 8, 2014

Nurses at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Ready to Strike to Stop Erosion in Patient Care Standards

Registered nurses at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital (SVMH) authorized a strike, if necessary, to protest management's refusal to address issues that are fundamental to quality patient care at the facility and answer basic questions regarding their proposed restructuring plan.

California Nurses Association
December 5, 2014

Providence Hospital RNs Cite Patient Care, Economic Gains in First Ever Union Contract

Registered nurses at Providence Hospital have won their first ever collective bargaining agreement in a tentative settlement late Monday night.

National Nurses Organizing Committee
December 2, 2014

Nurses to Strike at Arrowhead Regional a Medical Center and San Bernardino County Health Clinics

Nurses have been in negotiations with the County for 14 months and have been working without a contract since June. Of key concern to the nurses is the County's unwillingness to improve working conditions. This has resulted in the loss of experienced RNs to other area hospitals.

November 28, 2014

10 a.m. Press Conference in front of Department of Labor

National Nurses United today called on the the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other states to follow the landmark mandatory safeguards established by California to protect nurses, other health workers, and the public from the threat of the deadly Ebola virus.

November 18, 2014

Nurses outside hospital

Nurses Call on Federal OSHA, Other States to Follow California Mandate of Highest Ebola Safeguards

National Nurses United today called on the the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other states to follow the landmark mandatory safeguards established by California to protect nurses, other health workers, and the public from the threat of the deadly Ebola virus.

National Nurses United
November 17, 2014

Nurses Call on Federal and State Govs to Follow California Mandate of Highest Ebola Safeguards

National Nurses United today called on the U.S. Government and other states to follow the landmark mandatory safeguards established by California to protect nurses, other health workers, and the public from the threat of the deadly Ebola virus.

November 17, 2014