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Press releases

Nurses on strike line outside hospital

New Orleans nurses to host Labor Day rally

Nurses from University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO) in Louisiana will be joined by community members, labor allies, and union leaders as they hold a rally at 7 p.m. on Labor Day (Monday, Sept 1.) as they continue to bargain for a first contract with LCMC Health, their employer.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
August 27, 2025

Three nurses side-by-side, smiling, holding signs calling out LCMC Health

New Orleans nurses to hold rally denouncing LCMC’s betrayal of the spirit of Charity

Registered nurses from University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO) in Louisiana will be joined by community allies as they hold a rally and press conference at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, at Charity Hospital to denounce how UMCNO’s owner, LCMC Health, has betrayed the spirit of Charity Hospital and continues to fail the patients and people of New Orleans.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
August 15, 2025

Nurses standing outside, holding signs calling for a fair contract

New Orleans nurses prepare for two-day strike against management retaliation

Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans in New Orleans, La., are moving forward with their strike to protest LCMC Health’s retaliation against nurses for their union activity and patient advocacy.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
July 11, 2025

UMC nurses on strike line

New Orleans nurses to hold two-day strike against management retaliation

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.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
July 2, 2025

Four nurses outside holding signs "Nurses Deserve a Fair Contract" and other signs in support of UMC nurses and patients

New Orleans nurses preparing for one-day strike against workplace violence

Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans are moving forward with their one-day strike on May 1. Gearing up for their third strike as they continue to fight for a first union contract with LCMC Health, nurses say workplace violence is the key issue of this strike. Nurses have given advance notice to the hospital for their work stoppage.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
April 29, 2025

Videos

We can win anywhere; NOLA nurses know

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

Articles

Large group of nurses outside behind banner "NOLA Nurses On Strike"

New Orleans nurses strike again

Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO) held a one-day strike on May 1, May Day. It was their third strike as they continue to fight for a first union contract with LCMC Health.

July 9, 2025

UMC nurses on strike, holding signs that read "NOLA nurses on strike."

New Orleans nurses strike for second time

Nurses at University Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, held a two-day strike on February 5 and 6. This was the second strike at UMC as nurses continue to demand progress on a first union contract with their employer, LCMC Health. RNs say management’s union-busting stall tactics have stonewalled contract negotiations.

April 10, 2025

Nurse on picket line holding sign "When You Take On One Of Use, You Take On All Of Us"

New Orleans nurses stage historic strike

Nurses at University Medical Center in New Orleans, La. held a historic one-day strike on Oct. 25 after management failed to address patient safety concerns during contract negotiations.

December 20, 2024

Large group of nurses celebrating with hands in the air

New Orleans nurses make history by unionizing

Registered nurses at University Medical Center in New Orleans, La., voted in early December to join National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United. In a three-day vote from Dec. 7 to Dec. 9, UMC nurses voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining the union.

January 12, 2024