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Four RNRN volunteers standing in front of tent

Nurse volunteers provide medical care in wake of Hurricane Ian

Registered Nurse Response Network (RNRN), in partnership with International Medical Corps, deployed a team of nurse volunteers to Florida earlier this month to help provide medical assistance in the wake of Hurricane Ian. The RNRN team has returned from their two-week deployment.

RN Response Network
October 18, 2022

• RNRN

Group of four masked nurses inside hospital

Registered Nurses at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center issue 10-day strike notice

Registered nurses at ABSMC in Oakland and Berkeley issued a 10-day notice to Sutter Health to inform hospital administration that nurses intend to hold a five-day strike in response to persistent patient care issues, including workplace violence and high turnover rates.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
October 18, 2022

• CNA

Female Scientist in Lab

National Nurses United sends letter demanding information on hospitals’ preparedness to care for patients with Ebola virus

The letter was sent to facilities across the nation where more than 180,000 NNU nurses work, asking that they provide information about planning, employee training, screening, patient placement, staffing, infection prevention, and more.

National Nurses United
October 12, 2022

• NNU

Group of five nurses inside Palmetto Hospital

Nurses at Steward Health Care hospitals in South Florida vote resoundingly to ratify new contracts

The new contracts support improvements in patient care and will strengthen each hospitals’ capacity to retain and recruit registered nurses, which is a priority given the staffing crisis at each facility.

Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
October 12, 2022

• NNOC, • NNU

California Nurses Association logo

California Nurses Association calls on Los Angeles City Councilmembers and LA Fed President to resign

CNA/NNU called on Los Angeles City Councilmembers Nury Martinez, Gil Cedillo, Kevin de León and Los Angeles County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera to resign their positions.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
October 10, 2022

• CNA, • NNU

Group of four nurses inside hospital wearing masks

Shasta Regional nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and retention

“It took more than a year to reach this deal, but we are so gratified to see how our solidarity paid off in order for us to get a fair contract that will benefit our entire community,” said Michelle Gaffney, a registered nurse in the intensive care unit.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
October 7, 2022

• CNA, • NNU

Three Monterey County RNs holding signs in hall "Staff up for safe care. End crisis care now."

Monterey County nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention

RNs in Monterey County’s health system in California voted 96 percent in favor of ratifying a new four-year contract yesterday, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
October 6, 2022

Goup of nurses inside hospital, one holds sign "Staff Up for Safe Care"

California nurses and caregivers applaud new meal and rest break law signed by Governor Newsom

S.B. 1334 guarantees enforceable breaks for public-sector and University of California workers who provide or support direct patient care in a hospital, clinic, or public health setting.

California Nurses Association/Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union
September 30, 2022

• CNA, • CHEU

Nurses outside hospital hold signs "Protect Nurses, Patients, Public Health"

National Nurses United urges CDC to strengthen protections for nurses and other health care workers

NNU sent a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stating that recent infection control guidance updates will result in decreased protection for nurses, other health care workers, and patients.

National Nurses United
September 29, 2022

• NNU

Masked nurse outside holds signs "Protect Nurses, Patients, Public Health"

National Nurses United urges Congress to approve supplemental funding requests for Covid and mpox response

NNU sent a letter to Congress yesterday to express its support for President Biden’s supplemental funding request for $22.4 billion for the Covid-19 pandemic response, and $4.6 billion for the mpox virus.

National Nurses United
September 27, 2022

• NNU