National Nurses United Endorses Jessica Cisneros for Congress
National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, today endorsed Jessica Cisneros for Congress to represent the 28th congressional district of Texas. Cisneros is challenging incumbent Rep. Henry Cuellar.
“We are excited to endorse Jessica Cisneros for Congress because she shares nurses’ values of caring, compassion, and community,” said Jean Ross, RN, president of National Nurses United.
Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition, National Nurses United, legislators, community activists hold media availability to champion protections for patients from medical debt lawsuits, and for expansion of financial assistance
RNs at San Joaquin General Hospital Issue 10-Day Strike Notice for Two Day Strike
Registered nurses at San Joaquin General Hospital in French Camp, Calif. issued a 10-day strike notice for March 5 and 6 today, citing an impasse in contract negotiations as nurses continue to fight for safe patient staffing and the recruitment and retention of experienced nurses, announced California Nurses Association (CNA).
Nurses Charge Jackson Park Hospital Is Unsafe for Patients and RNs in the Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry Department
Registered nurses at Jackson Park Hospital (JPH) charge that the hospital is jeopardizing the safety of patients and staff, announced National Nurses United Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU) today.
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Queen of the Valley Nurses Picketed for Patient Safety and a Fair Contract and Now Vote on Authorizing a Strike
Union nurses canvass for Bernie Sanders in Las Vegas
National Nurses United (NNU) union members from Nevada and California will converge in Las Vegas this Friday, February 21 for a continuing education course on Medicare for All, followed by canvassing for Bernie Sanders, NNU announced today.
Queen of the Valley Medical Center Nurses to Hold Informational Picket and Strike Vote for Patient Safety and a Fair Contract
Registered nurses at Queen of the Valley Medical Center (QVMC) in Napa, Calif. will hold an informational picket on Feb. 21, followed by a vote to authorize a strike in an effort to raise patient care standards and win a fair contract, the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United, (CNA/NNU) announced today.
Nurses at QVMC will picket to highlight cutbacks and eroding patient care. Among the nurses’ top concerns is safe patient care; including safe staffing and dedicated staff for safe patient handling.
Nurses to Premiere Film in Sacramento to Celebrate Launch of UC Davis Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies
The California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) is co-hosting a celebration on Feb. 22 at the UC Davis Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing in Sacramento for the launch of the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis.
The event will feature the premiere of the short film, “The Strength of Many,” highlighting the Filipino nurse experience and will be introduced by Zenei Cortez, RN, president of CNA/ National Nurses Organizing Committee/NNU.