Press releases

Tri-City Healthcare District nurses demand officials keep women’s and reproductive health services open

RNs at Tri-City Medical Center will hold a protest on Friday, March 31, to demand district officials and administrators cease any plans to close or terminate public women’s and reproductive health services at the hospital.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United

March 29, 2023

Members of Congress to Introduce Safe Staffing Bill to Address Hospital Crisis

Federal legislation, which will be introduced at a Thursday, March 30 press conference, would set limits on the numbers of patients each RN can care for in hospitals, a necessary measure for saving patients’ lives and stemming the exodus of nurses from the bedside.

National Nurses United

March 29, 2023

MarinHealth Medical Center nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention

RNs at MarinHealth Medical Center in Greenbrae, Calif., voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract yesterday, March 27, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United

March 28, 2023

Marina del Rey nurses to hold informational picket for a fair contract

RNs at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital will hold an info picket on Thurs., March 30, to inform the public about management’s demand that nurses waive their bargaining rights over policies on education benefits, paid time off, leave of absence, and holidays.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United

March 28, 2023

Bakersfield nurses to hold informational picket for patient safety

RNs at CommonSpirit/Dignity Mercy Hospital Downtown and Mercy Hospital Southwest in Bakersfield, Calif. will hold an info picket on Wed., March 29 to protest the administration’s refusal to address RNs’ deep concerns about patient care and safe staffing.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United

March 27, 2023

MarinHealth nurses strike averted as RNs reach tentative agreement

Registered nurses at MarinHealth Medical Center in Greenbrae, Calif., reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract on March 21, averting a one-day strike that was set to begin on Tuesday, March 28.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United

March 23, 2023

• CNA, • NNU

Nurses applaud introduction of AB 1001 requiring hospitals to staff behavioral health teams to respond to emergencies in all units

CNA applauds the introduction of A.B. 1001 as it addresses the critical need for immediate behavioral health interventions and treatment for patients.

California Nurses Association

March 20, 2023

Union nurses endorse Brandon Johnson for Chicago mayor

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United today announced they have endorsed Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson in the April 4 special election for Chicago mayor.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United

March 17, 2023

• NNOC, • NNU

MarinHealth nurses give notice they plan to hold a one-day strike for patient safety

Registered nurses at MarinHealth Medical Center in Greenbrae, Calif. gave notice to their employer that they will hold a one-day strike to protest the administration’s refusal to address RNs’ deep concerns about patient care, safe staffing, and retention and recruitment of nurses.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United

March 17, 2023

Nurses applaud introduction of AB 1001 requiring hospitals to staff behavioral health teams to respond to emergencies in all units

If passed, this legislation would create hospital standards to ensure there is appropriate staff available to immediately respond to patients who are experiencing behavioral health emergencies across all units of the hospital.

California Nurses Association

March 17, 2023

• CNA