Press Release

Watsonville Council voted unanimously to pass CNA RNs’ “Safe Staffing & Patient Care Resolution.

On October 13 2015, the Watsonville City Council voted unanimously to pass CNA RNs’ “Safe Staffing & Patient Care Resolution.” This victory took several months of one-to-one meetings, 3 powerful Speak Outs, and some difficult groundwork by many of our leaders and activists, but the outcome is no less historic. Watsonville nurses have built an important alliance and were successful in educating elected officials that we all have a shared responsibility in safeguarding and ensuring quality healthcare for all residents.

CHS/Quorum is now on notice that our community will not stand by while an outside entity imposes dangerous and unnecessary cost-cutting measures and puts profits above the needs of our patients.

Please join us:

What:    General Membership Meeting at the hospital for news about yesterday’s great victory and important updates for next steps in our campaign for a fair & safe contract.
When:    Oct. 15, 2015, from 0800-1700
Where:    Conference room #3