Thousands of registered nurse members of National Nurses United will hold actions, including marches, protests, and rallies, on Thursday, Jan. 16 to demand the hospital industry ensure safe staffing levels and patient safeguards amidst the rapid introduction of artificial intelligence technologies.

Registered nurses in San Joaquin County’s health system will hold an unfair labor practice strike on Friday, Jan. 17, to protest management’s persistent undermining and circumvention of the bargaining process since the nurse’s contract expired on April 30, 2024

As registered nurses who fight every shift to keep patients safe, we condemn the tragedy that took place in New Orleans in the early hours of New Year's Day.

RNs at Salinas Valley Health Medical Center in Salinas, Calif., voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new four-year contract that features key gains to ensure retention and recruitment of nurses, enhance patient care and nursing practice, and includes new provisions for health and safety, prevention of workplace violence, and dedicated break relief protections.

Registered nurses at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, in Valencia, Calif., will hold a solidarity candlelight vigil on Monday, Dec.16, as they begin negotiations for a new union contract. RNs say their priorities for a new contract are improving patient care and working conditions at the hospital.

Registered nurses at Enloe Health in Chico, Calif., voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new four-year contract on Monday, Nov. 18, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention.