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Nurse in front of Hazel Hawkins with sign "Protect Nurses, Patients, Public Health"

RNs at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital raise deep concerns about possible bankruptcy filing

RNs at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister, Calif., are deeply concerned to learn that the Board of Directors of the San Benito Health District, which oversees the facility, is taking steps to file a Chapter 9 bankruptcy petition.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
November 9, 2022

Nurses in Alta Bates holding signs "Save Lives"

Nurses begin five-day strike at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center on Monday, Oct. 24

RNs at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (ABSMC) in Oakland and Berkeley will hold a five-day strike from Oct. 24 through Oct. 28 in response to persistent patient care issues, including workplace violence and high turnover rates.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
October 23, 2022

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Registered Nurses at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center issue 10-day strike notice

Registered nurses at ABSMC in Oakland and Berkeley issued a 10-day notice to Sutter Health to inform hospital administration that nurses intend to hold a five-day strike in response to persistent patient care issues, including workplace violence and high turnover rates.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
October 18, 2022

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California Nurses Association calls on Los Angeles City Councilmembers and LA Fed President to resign

CNA/NNU called on Los Angeles City Councilmembers Nury Martinez, Gil Cedillo, Kevin de León and Los Angeles County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera to resign their positions.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
October 10, 2022

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Shasta Regional nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and retention

“It took more than a year to reach this deal, but we are so gratified to see how our solidarity paid off in order for us to get a fair contract that will benefit our entire community,” said Michelle Gaffney, a registered nurse in the intensive care unit.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
October 7, 2022

Three Monterey County RNs holding signs in hall "Staff up for safe care. End crisis care now."

Monterey County nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention

RNs in Monterey County’s health system in California voted 96 percent in favor of ratifying a new four-year contract yesterday, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
October 6, 2022

Goup of nurses inside hospital, one holds sign "Staff Up for Safe Care"

California nurses and caregivers applaud new meal and rest break law signed by Governor Newsom

S.B. 1334 guarantees enforceable breaks for public-sector and University of California workers who provide or support direct patient care in a hospital, clinic, or public health setting.

California Nurses Association/Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union
September 30, 2022

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Centinela nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention

Nurses say the new contract will help in the hospital’s efforts to recruit and retain RNs in order to promote strong nursing teams and create an optimal healing environment for all patients.

California Nurses Association
September 2, 2022

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Nurses urge Gov. Newsom to sign bill requiring public sector employers to provide meal and rest breaks to health care workers

S.B. 1334 will ensure that public-sector employees who provide direct patient care or support direct patient care will be covered by Section 512 of the California Labor Code, guaranteeing meal breaks and rest periods for nurses.

California Nurses Association
September 2, 2022

Pile of buttons: Safe staffing now!

Kaiser nurses to hold informational pickets for nurse and patient safety

More than 22,000 RNs and nurse practitioners at 22 Kaiser Permanente facilities will hold info pickets on Thurs., Sept. 1, to protest the administration’s refusal to address their deep concerns about health and safety and chronic short staffing.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
August 23, 2022