Nurses marching, holding banner "Fund Care NOT Billionaires"

Nation’s largest nurses union condemns Republican budget bill

Nurses across the United States believe the legislation is likely to be remembered as one of history’s most harmful, least popular, and deadliest laws that steals from everyday people and overwhelmingly benefits billionaires.

Nurses holding signs "Some Cuts Don't Heal"

National Nurses United July 1 rallies against Medicaid cuts

On July 1, NNU nurses across the country rallied against proposed Medicaid cuts at the district offices of U.S. representatives and senators. See our video recap.

Large group of nurses outside Capitol building in Washington, D.C., holding signs "Fun Care, Not Billionaires" and "Some Cuts Don't Heal"

Nurses for Democracy: Resources

The Trump administration is rapidly making sweeping changes that affect nurses and our patients in and out of the hospital. See our list of resources regarding these changes here »

Press releases

Registered nurses at HCA’s Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, Calif., voted overwhelmingly this week in favor of ratifying a new five-year contract. This contract includes significant wins including protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention.
Registered nurses with NNOC/NNU, along with other federal unions and veterans groups, are holding an urgent rally on Weds. July 8 to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s 8-1 ruling, which overrides a lower court’s order that temporarily froze massive federal employee layoffs.
Registered nurses at Chinese Hospital in San Francisco, Calif., voted to ratify a three-year contract on June 27. Nurses are celebrating their victory on key demands related to patient safety and nurse retention.
Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO) in New Orleans, La., have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike to protest LCMC Health’s retaliation against nurses for their union activity and patient advocacy. Nurses at UMCNO today delivered notice of their upcoming strike, which will be held for two days starting July 15.

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Videos

Nurses protest Medicaid cuts: National day of action

On July 1, nurses across the country rallied against proposed Medicaid cuts at the district offices of U.S. representatives and senators.

We can win anywhere; Nola nurses know

Hear from nurses at University Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana on why and how they voted to join NNOC/NNU. 

National Nurse Magazine

Saving Lives: NNU Nurses challenge dealy Medicaid cuts, public health attacks

Nurses fight to save Medicaid

RNs march in Washington, D.C., protest at members of Congress’ offices

Long Island nurses are united for quality care, fair contracts

NYSNA South Shore RNs secure new deal, stand in solidarity with two other Northwell facilities

Four nurses inside hospital giving thumbs up

Sign up for a CE class

As an NNU member, you have access to our diverse calendar of online and in-person continuing education classes. Check out our full course calendar »

Join the Nurse Advocacy Network

Join our growing community of activists! The Nurse Advocacy Network is a network of nurses, other health care workers, patients, and community supporters who mobilize for patient care protections and health care justice. 

Patients: Know your immigration rights

The Trump Administration has changed the rules, no longer designating hospitals, as well as schools and churches, as "sensitive areas," free from immigration enforcement. Nurses make a vow to care for all people, and we know hospitals should remain places of healing, where all people can receive care, without fear. We want to ensure you know your rights.

NNU building nurse power, 2021-2024

National Nurses United is building nurse power from coast to coast. Check out our most recent accomplishments »