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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

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Tulane Medical Center nurses and New Orleans community to hold public hearing decrying hospital closure

RNs at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, La., will join community partners to hold a public hearing on Saturday, June 10, to raise issues with the closure of their facility.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
June 5, 2023

Tulan Medical Center

Tulane nurses condemn Louisiana attorney general for holding crucial hearing without New Orleans community

Nurses are concerned about service changes or shutdowns that may occur as part of the purchase plan, which could put up to 235 patient beds at risk in downtown New Orleans.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
December 2, 2022

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