Press releases

Nurses call on FTC to investigate hospital contracts that place onerous burden on new RN graduates

NNU is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate exploitative employment contracts common in the hospital industry that impose harsh burdens on new registered nurse graduates.

National Nurses United

October 4, 2021

Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital nurses demand safe staffing

Nurses say despite repeated appeals, the hospital is failing to provide much needed resources and staff, which jeopardizes patient care.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United

October 2, 2021

Doctors Hospital of Manteca RNs vote by 94 percent to join CNA

When the ballots were counted today, a total of 121 RNs voted to join CNA, with just 8 votes for "no union."

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United

September 30, 2021

• CNA

Los Angeles nurses to hold action for patient safety

RNs at PIH Health-Good Samaritan Hospital, in Los Angeles, Calif. will hold an action Wednesday, Sept. 29 to highlight their patient safety concerns, including short staffing, lack of break relief, and the hospital’s unwillingness to address retention and recruitment problems among staff.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United

September 27, 2021

National nurse survey reveals that health care employers need to do more to comply with OSHA emergency temporary standard

New nationwide survey of more than 5,000 registered nurses reveals that employers must implement optimal standards to protect nurses and other health care workers from Covid-19.

National Nurses United

September 27, 2021

National Nurses United applauds CDC director’s approval of Covid boosters for health care workers

NNU praised CDC Director Rochelle Walensky's decision early Friday morning to overrule the CDC’s own advisors.

National Nurses United

September 24, 2021

Nurses condemn advisory committee for voting against Covid vaccine booster shots for nurses and other health care workers

NNU urges the CDC to go beyond the ACIP recommendations to include nurses and health care workers among those prioritized for boosters.

National Nurses United

September 23, 2021

Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital ratify a new contract with protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention

The agreement ratified by the nurses on Sept. 21, was the result of a 10-month-long fight.

California Nurses Association

September 22, 2021

Nurses call on world leaders to increase global vaccine access during UN General Assembly

Right now, just over 3 percent of people in low-income countries have received any dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

National Nurses United

September 22, 2021

More than 14,000 nurses ratify agreement with Dignity Health on four-year contract

The agreement includes health and safety protections for nurses and patients.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee

September 20, 2021

• NNOC