CNA press releases

18,000 Kaiser RNs Vote to Authorize Possible Strike at Kaiser Medical Facilities throughout California

The California Nurses Association, representing 18,000 registered nurses at 21 Kaiser Permanente medical centers and dozens of medical clinics and office buildings in California, announced today that RNs voted by an overwhelming majority to authorize their nurse negotiators to call a strike, if needed.

California Nurses Association

March 5, 2018

RNs to Rally Across California Feb. 22 to Protest Supreme Court Case

Registered nurses, joined by community supporters, will hold public rallies Thursday, February 22 around California in advance of a Supreme Court hearing they say would severely jeopardize the ability of nurses who work in public health settings to advocate for safe patient care.

National Nurses United

February 19, 2018

RNs to Rally Across California Feb. 22 in Protest Over Supreme Court Case Seen as Threat to Patient Care

Registered nurses, joined by community supporters, will hold public rallies Thursday, February 22 around California in advance of a Supreme Court hearing they say would severely jeopardize the ability of nurses who work in public health settings to advocate for safe patient care.

California Nurses Association

February 16, 2018

San Bernardino Nurses Vote by Overwhelming Majority to Ratify New Contract

San Bernardino County nurses voted by an overwhelming majority to approve a new 3.5 year contract agreement, which RNs say will stem the loss of experienced nurses to other hospitals in the region,

California Nurses Association

February 12, 2018

60-80% of Insurance Denials Overturned or Reversed When Taken to Independent Medical Review – New Data

From 60 percent to 80 percent of health insurance denials are reversed by independent medical review by the California Department of Managed Health Care – according to data released today by the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United.

California Nurses Association

February 7, 2018

Sponsors of Single-Payer Bill SB 562 to Testify at Assembly Select Committee Hearing on Universal Coverage

Sponsors of the Healthy California Act, SB 562, the single payer bill pending in the California legislature, will present as panelists at the upcoming Assembly Select Committee Hearing on Universal Healthcare in California at the State Capitol in Sacramento, Wednesday, February 7.

California Nurses Association

February 5, 2018

San Bernardino Nurses Reach Tentative Contract Agreement to Strengthen Safe Patient Care

San Bernardino County nurses have reached a tentative new contract agreement, which RNs say will stem the loss of experienced nurses to other hospitals in the region, and improve patient care condi

California Nurses Association

February 2, 2018

Community Forum February 3 to Save Berkeley’s Only Acute Care Hospital: Alta Bates Medical Center

On Saturday, Feb. 3, nurses and local leaders, including Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín, and other community members will hold a community forum in Berkeley on the campaign to keep Alta Bates Medical Center, Berkeley’s sole acute care hospital and birthing center, open.

California Nurses Association

January 31, 2018

Nurses: Villaraigosa’s Distortions, Fear Mongering on SB 562 Stain His Candidacy, Mock Health Crisis Felt by Millions 

The California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) today again condemned public statements by gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa for politically motivated distortions and fear mongering about critical legislation, SB 562, that would deliver full health coverage for all Californians.

California Nurses Association

January 26, 2018

Nurses at St. Mary’s Medical Center Demand Better Staffing Levels to Improve Patient Care

Registered nurses will hold an informational picket and rally at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Monday, Jan. 29, to protest the hospital’s refusal to address eroding patient care conditions in units throughout the hospital.

January 26, 2018