Nevada press releases

Reno nurses announce Feb. 18 strike

Nurses at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nev., have given notice to their employer, Prime Healthcare, that they will hold a strike for one day. Reno nurses will strike on Feb. 18, amidst a week of strikes at Prime facilities in Nevada and California.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United

February 6, 2026

Reno nurses to hold press conference about unjust termination and major announcement

Registered nurses at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nev., will hold a press conference on Friday, Feb. 6, outside their hospital to inform the press and public about Prime Healthcare management’s unjust termination of a nurse who is a member of their union’s bargaining team and will be making a major announcement.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United

February 5, 2026

More than 13,500 nurses ratify four-year contract with CommonSpirit/Dignity Health

Registered nurses at CommonSpirit/Dignity Health facilities in California and Nevada voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new four-year contract. The fair and equitable agreement recognizes the hard work, dedication, and essential contributions of nurses represented by CNA/NNOC. Voting concluded on June 5.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee

June 6, 2025

Union nurses celebrate Nevada legislature’s passage of safe staffing bill

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, is celebrating the passage of Nevada Senate Bill 182. The new legislation will set maximum nurse-to-patient ratios in Nevada hospitals, improving patient care and safety and likely bringing nurses back to the bedside.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United

June 3, 2025

Nevada nurses celebrate advancement of safe-staffing ratios bill

Registered nurses across the Silver State are celebrating today as new legislation, which would set maximum legal limits for the number of patients a nurse can be assigned, advances from the Nevada State Senate to the Nevada Assembly. The legislation has the potential to completely alter the landscape of nursing in the state.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United

May 22, 2025

Las Vegas nurses to hold press conference at fundraiser for workplace violence prevention measures

RNs at MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas, Nev., will hold a press conference on Thursday, April 3, to highlight concerns about the safety of staff and patients. The press conference will take place at a bake sale fundraiser organized by union nurses for metal detectors and other prevention measures.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United

April 2, 2025

Reno nurses to protest proposed cuts to Nevada Medicaid and Nevada Check Up at Rep. Amodei’s district office

On March 20, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center nurses will gather at the district office of U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei in Reno, Nev., to protest proposed Medicaid cuts that will deteriorate health care services in the region.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United

March 18, 2025

Union nurses door-knock for Harris-Walz

National Nurses United union members are joining the Nevada State AFL-CIO canvass on Saturday, Oct. 19, in support of Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential ticket.

National Nurses United

October 17, 2024

MountainView Hospital nurses in Las Vegas ratify new contract with HCA management

Registered nurses at MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas, Nev., voted in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract last week, winning measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United

October 14, 2024

Union nurses to canvass this weekend in Las Vegas to get out the vote for Harris-Walz

National Nurses United union members will canvass door to door in Las Vegas, Nev., in support of Vice President Kamala Harris, Gov. Tim Walz, and the Democratic presidential ticket this Saturday, Oct. 12.

National Nurses United

October 11, 2024