Bernie Sanders Has a Sweeping Plan to Expand Union Rights and Workplace Democracy
The fight to expand democratic control over the workplace just received a major shot in the arm.
Today, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced sweeping legislation that would dramatically expand labor rights, making it easier for workers to join unions, speed up contract negotiations, roll back “right to work” laws and clamp down on union-busting tactics by employers.
Miles Kampf-Lassin, In These Times
Remarks on the Workplace Democracy Act
I am pleased to be here today to applaud the introduction of the Workplace Democracy Act by Senator Sanders, Rep. Pocan and the other Senate and House co-sponsors.
Jean Ross, RN, Co-President, National Nurses United
RNs From 20 States to Press Legislators on Nurses’ Week
In commemoration of National Nurses’ Week, some 150 RNs from 105 Congressional will gather in Washington, DC Tuesday, May 8 to press legislators key federal legislative priorities to guarantee healthcare for all Americans, and strengthen protections for patients, their families, and hospital workers.
National Nurses United
May 4, 2018
Hospice of Southern Maine Settles with Labor Board, Must Comply with Labor Law, Honor Workers’ Rights
The Hospice of Southern Maine (HSM) has entered into a settlement agreement with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Maine State Nurses Association (MSNA) requiring management to cease violating federal labor law and bargain in good faith.
Maine State Nurses Association
May 4, 2018
What You Should Know About The So-Called Balanced Budget Amendment
Executive Director for Social Security Works, Alex Lawson visits with Nurse Talk Radio about the so-called Balanced Budget Amendment.
Pattie Lockard, Nurse Talk Radio
Your Handy Guide to CNA Lobby Day, 2018
Sporting red scrub top? (And sometimes red sneakers, red earrings, and red fingernails.) Check.
Clutching red file folder filled with information about pending legislation that would help or harm patients in California? Check.
Representing the country’s most trusted profession, registered nursing, and their most powerful union in California? Check.
Shasta Regional Medical Center Healthcare Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Join Union
Healthcare workers at Shasta Regional Medical Center (SRMC) in Redding, CA voted overwhelmingly to join Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union (CHEU) an affiliate of the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU).
CHEU - Caregivers Healthcare Employees Union
May 2, 2018
Two California Bills Seek to Cut Costs By Diverting Uninsured, Medi-Cal Patients Away From Nurse Care. It’s Not Okay.
In 2013, Susan Miller, of Aurora, Illinois sued the city and fire department, arguing that paramedics thought she was drunk and advised her to “sleep it off.” In reality, she was experiencing a stroke.
Bonnie Castillo, Executive Director, National Nurses United
California Nurses Oppose Bills That Threaten Patient Safety & Lower Care Standards for Medi-Cal Patients
The California Nurses Association is stepping up opposition to two bills that nurses say create a two-tier system of health care and pose a significant threat to the safety of patients in need of emergency medical care.
California Nurses Association
Apr 30, 2018
Hazel Hawkins RNs Welcome Health Care District Board's Pledge To Recognize Unions Ahead Of Janus Ruling
Registered nurses with Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister hailed the adoption of a resolution by the San Benito Health Care District (SBHCD) Board of Directors reaffirming the board’s support of a unionized workplace.
California Nurses Association
Apr 30, 2018