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Press releases

Two nurses smiling, holding signs "LCMC Greed Is Unfair, All We Want Is Our Fair Share" and "Patients Over Profit"

New report detailing LCMC’s finances shows high charges for care and excessive executive pay

A new report from National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United, the union representing nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans, details disturbing business and financial practices from LCMC Health, the hospital’s owner and operator.

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

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New Orleans nurses prepare for three-day strike for nurse retention starting Nov. 11

Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans in Louisiana will hold a strike for three days starting Nov. 11 to protest the refusal of the hospital’s owner and operator, LCMC Health, to address concerns about nursing staff retention.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
November 7, 2025

Nurses on picket line

New Orleans nurses deliver notice for three-day strike for nurse retention

Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans in Louisiana will hold a strike for three days from November 11 to 13 to protest LCMC Health’s refusal to address nurses’ concerns about staff retention in on-going first contract bargaining.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
October 30, 2025

Nurses outside hospital holding signs "Nurses are the true spirit of charity"

New Orleans nurses, community members to hold rally outside Spirit of Charity gala

Nurses from University Medical Center New Orleans, patients, and community members will hold a rally and community listening circle on Friday, Oct. 3, outside of LCMC’s Spirit of Charity Foundation Gala in New Orleans, La. They will highlight LCMC’s meager investments in charity care and lack of patient access to affordable health care.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
October 1, 2025

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

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

Nurses on strike line

New Orleans nurses strike again

Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans in New Orleans, La., held their fourth strike in July. The RNs walked off the job for two days to protest LCMC Health’s retaliation against nurses for their union activity and patient advocacy.

November 3, 2025

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

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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