CNA press releases

Submitted by ADonahue on
CNA logo

Nurses applaud governor’s veto of S.B. 1432

Registered nurses and health care workers across California applaud Gov. Gavin Newsom’s veto of S.B. 1432, which would have allowed hospital executives to delay implementation of critical seismic safety standards and risked workers’ and patients’ lives.

California Nurses Association
September 13, 2024

Close-up of a seismograph machine needle tracing seismic waves, indicative of earthquake activity, on graph paper with epicenter rings.

California nurses urge veto on dangerous earthquake safety delay legislation that places health care workers, patients, and communities at risk

Registered nurses and health care workers across California call on Governor Newsom to ensure hospitals remain open and fully functioning in the event of a major earthquake by promptly vetoing SB 1432.

California Nurses Association
September 4, 2024

Group of six nurses inside hospital standing side-by-side

Hemet nurses condemn suspension of hospital’s obstetrics services

Registered nurses at Hemet Global Medical Center in Hemet, California, condemn the suspension of obstetrics services at the hospital.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
August 27, 2024

Two nurses holding signs "Safe staffing now" and "Nurses are the heart of patient care"

Chico nurses at Enloe Medical Center to hold informational picket for patient safety

RNs at Enloe Medical Center, in Chico, Calif. will hold an informational picket on August 28 to highlight their patient safety concerns, including recruitment and retention of experienced nurses, the need for job-related injury protections, and a commitment to natural disaster preparedness.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
August 26, 2024

Group of nurses and health care workers inside hospital in conference room, smiling and holding raised fists

Palomar Health registered nurses and caregivers to highlight patient safety concerns at Board of Directors meeting

Palomar Health registered nurses and caregivers will highlight their patient care concerns at the Board of Directors meeting Monday, Aug. 12. They will highlight how Palomar Health’s failure to recruit and retain health care workers is exacerbating the existing staffing crisis at Palomar’s facilities.

California Nurses Association/Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union
August 11, 2024

Group of nurses outside Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center smiling and holding signs "Safe Staffing Now" and "Nurses Demand a Fair Contract Now"

Torrance nurses ratify new three-year contract by overwhelming majority

Registered nurses at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance, Calif., voted 89% yes to ratify a new three-year contract on Friday, Aug. 9. RNs won key measures to improve working conditions and patient care at their facility.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
August 11, 2024

San Bernardino nurses picket for safe staffing

San Bernardino County nurses to speak out at board of supervisors meeting

Registered nurses who work for San Bernardino County will speak out during public comment at the board of supervisors meeting in San Bernardino, California, on Tuesday, August 6, to highlight their patient safety concerns, including chronic short staffing and the county’s failure to recruit and retain RNs.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
August 4, 2024

AVH nurses pose with banner that reads "AVH union strong."

Antelope Valley Medical Center Nurses to speak at healthcare district board of directors meeting, demand safe staffing

Registered nurses at Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster, California, will speak at the Antelope Valley Healthcare District Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, July 31, to demand safe staffing and a strong union contract the prioritizes recruitment and retention.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
July 29, 2024

Signs held by Doctors Medical Center nurses: "Standing up for our patients"

Modesto nurses picket for safe patient care at Doctors Medical Center, protest staffing crisis

RNs at Doctors Medical Center (DMC) in Modesto, Calif. will hold a picket on Tuesday, July 30 to highlight troubling patient safety concerns and chronic short staffing that jeopardizes patient care.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
July 28, 2024

Nurses holding signs, "Save our community hospital, save Hazel Hawkins"

Registered nurses applaud San Benito Board of Supervisors for their efforts to keep Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital a public institution

Registered nurses from Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister, Calif., will attend the Tuesday, July 23 San Benito County Board of Supervisors special meeting to discuss their ongoing concerns about patient safety and the future of the public hospital.

California Nurses Association
July 19, 2024