As Largest US Nurses Union Goes Through Leadership ‘Shift Change,’ Our Fight is Unwavering
What will happen now that I’ve taken over as the next Executive Director of the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United? The mighty nurses will continue to fight for patients over profits. And together, we will win.
To be a nurse is to be mighty. We never give up. RNs are a steadfast force of protection that our patients and their families can count on, day in and day out.
Bonnie Castillo, Executive Director of NNU/CNA
Nurses: Assembly Select Committee Findings Abandon 21 Percent of Californians Struggling with Health Costs
The California Nurses Association today criticized a report issued by the Assembly Select Committee on Health Care Delivery Systems and Universal Coverage as abandoning the day-to-day struggles of millions of Californians faced with un-payable medical costs.
California Nurses Association
Mar 13, 2018
University of California Registered Nurses To Rally at UC Regents Meeting for Improved Care, Workplace Safety
Registered nurses from UC will speak out at the UC Regents meeting and hold a rally on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at UCLA to press the case for improving staffing and workplace safety measures, and to oppose severe employer cuts.
California Nurses Association
Mar 12, 2018
International Nurse News Round-Up
See a collection of links to news stories about nurses in other nations, and how they are advocating for their patients.
Global Nurses United
International Nurse News Round-Up
See a collection of links to news stories about nurses in other nations, and how they are advocating for their patients.
Global Nurses United
Nurses Condemn Community Medical Center Long Beach for Hasty Move to Divert ER, Forcing Delay in Care for Patients
Registered nurses are condemning the hasty decision by the MemorialCare Health System chain to begin an immediate emergency room diversion this week at Community Medical Center Long Beach well in advance of its plan to close the hospital.
California Nurses Association
Mar 8, 2018
Nurses Applaud Introduction of H.R. 5223 - Federal Legislation to Prevent Workplace Violence in Health Care Facilities
National Nurses United (NNU), the nation’s largest union of registered nurses, announced its support for the Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention Act, introduced today by Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17).
National Nurses United
Mar 8, 2018
Nurses Applaud Keith Ellison as New Sponsor of Medicare for All Bill, Welcome New Chapter in Movement for Guaranteed Health Care for All
National Nurses United today commended Congressman Keith Ellison after he took over the lead sponsorship of HR 676, the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act. Ellison asked for unanimous consent to become the lead sponsor on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday afternoon.
National Nurses United
Mar 7, 2018
Ani Gasparyan: UC’s nursing retirement plan jeopardizes patient, workplace safety
You would expect the nation’s top-tier hospitals to not just be invested in maintaining quality patient care, but also in cultivating a healthy work environment. The University of California’s treatment of its nurses suggests otherwise.
Ani Gasparyan, Daily Bruin
National Labor Relations Board Moves Forward with Charges Against Barstow Community Hospital
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has again found merit with charges brought by registered nurses against Barstow Community Hospital and its corporate parent Quorum, for policies that have harmed the hospital’s ability to staff the hospital safely.
California Nurses Association
Mar 7, 2018