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University Medical Center Nurses demonstrate in front of hospital

University Medical Center nurses hold informational picket to demand urgent workplace violence prevention

Registered nurses at University Medical Center (UMC) in New Orleans, Louisiana. will hold an information picket on Wednesday, July 17 to highlight their frustrations over hospital management’s inaction against dangerous conditions for nurses and patients.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
July 15, 2024

Large group of nurses outside hospital holding signs "New Orleans RNs:Ready to Fight"

University Medical Center nurses demand hospital act to prevent workplace violence

Registered nurses at University Medical Center in New Orleans, La. will hold a speak-out on Thursday, June 20 to highlight urgent safety concerns facing nurses and patients and hospital management’s lack of action.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
June 19, 2024

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New Orleans nurses to rally as first union contract negotiations begin at University Medical Center

Nurses say they’re prepared to negotiate a first contract that will set new standards for patient care and nurses’ working conditions across their city and entire state.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
March 21, 2024

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University Medical Center nurses vote yes to join NNOC/NNU in historic union election for New Orleans, Louisiana

Registered nurses at University Medical Center (UMC) in New Orleans, La., have voted in favor of joining National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United. Despite a disgusting union-busting effort from management, nurses voted 82% yes with over 90% turnout.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
December 9, 2023

RNs at University Medical Center (UMC) in New Orleans, La., were joined by community supporters as they delivered a petition

New Orleans nurses delivered petition calling on management to allow union election

RNs at University Medical Center (UMC) in New Orleans, La., were joined by community supporters as they delivered a petition to demand that LCMC Health management agree to a union election that nurses are seeking.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
October 30, 2023

Articles

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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