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Group of four nurses outside Longmont Hospital hold signs "Patients First"

It’s official – federal labor board certifies union win for Longmont United Hospital registered nurses

Official certification by the federal labor board followed the final count in late March of remaining ballots from a secret ballot election conducted by the NLRB last July.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
April 7, 2022

• NNOC

Group of four nurses inside hospital wearing stickers in support of safe staffing

Houlton Regional Hospital nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention

“This contract is an important tool in our ongoing efforts to address a number of challenges at HRH, including workplace violence and the loss of experienced nursing staff,” said RN Misty Porter, emergency department.

Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee
April 4, 2022

• MSNA, • NNOC

Two nurses inside hospital hold signs calling for permanent ETS

DC Circuit Court hears oral arguments urging OSHA to retain emergency standard and issue permanent standard to protect health care workers against Covid-19

NNU argued today before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on behalf of leading national labor organizations and unions representing nurses and health care workers.

National Nurses United
April 4, 2022

California Nurses Association with logo

Mee Memorial Hospital RNs in King City ratify four-year contract with wins for patients, nurses

The new collective bargaining agreement was ratified with 100 percent of RNs’ support and includes victories for patients and nurses at the King City, Calif., facility.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
March 31, 2022

• CNA

Nurse receiving vaccination

Registered nurses call on CDC to prioritize health care workers for second Covid-19 booster shot

NNU sent a letter to the Centers for Disease Control calling on the agency to immediately approve a recommendation for a second Covid-19 vaccine booster for nurses and other health care workers.

National Nurses United
March 30, 2022

• NNU

Group of four nurses outside Longmont Hospital

Vote count complete – Longmont Hospital nurses win their union

Overcoming months of delay from hospital management seeking to block the outcome, registered nurses at Longmont United Hospital in Longmont, Colo. have won their union representation.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
March 28, 2022

• NNOC

Nurses holding signs: "Patients First in the hospital"

AHMC Seton Medical Center nurses to hold a one-day strike to demand safe patient staffing

AHMC Seton nurses say they intend to hold a one-day strike beginning the morning of Wednesday, March 30, to demand that hospital management adheres to California’s safe staffing law.

California Nurses Association
March 25, 2022

Large group of nurses outside HCA’s Mission Hospital

HCA’s Mission Hospital penalized nearly $30,000 for failing to protect nurses and other health care workers from Covid-19

RNs have been protesting against the unsafe working conditions, including holding a speak-out in February 2022.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
March 23, 2022

• NNOC, • NNU

Nurses in hospital room holding "Save lives" signs

Tri-City nurses ratify contract that improves patient safety

The newly approved collective bargaining agreement includes major wins on issues of safe staffing, workplace violence, and infection control.

California Nurses Association
March 23, 2022

• CNA

Ukrainian flag in the wind

Global Nurses United condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine, ongoing attacks on health care facilities and personnel

GNU expresses its solidarity with the nurses and other health care professionals of Ukraine who are struggling mightily to provide care during this unprovoked invasion.

Global Nurses United
March 15, 2022

• GNU