How a group of California nurses is looking beyond health care to help patients
“The CNA’s goals are pretty simple,†Angie said. “We advocate for working conditions and government policies that keep people healthy.â€
By Kristine Johnson, SanLuisObispo.com / The Tribune
Attention, Please: We Can Guarantee Healthcare for All Californians
With continued uncertainty in Washington over the fate of the Affordable Care Act, California has a unique role to play in charting a new path on health care reform – legislation that would guarantee coverage for all Californians, at much lower cost.
By Deborah Burger writing for Common Dreams
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
Kindred Hospital – San Gabriel RNs Vote by 90% To Join California Nurses Association
Voicing concern about safe staffing, fair pay, and respect in the workplace, registered nurses at Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley in West Covina, Ca voted by 90 percent Wednesday night to join the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United.
California Nurses Association
Apr 20, 2017
Town Halls Planned April 20 in Sonora on Healthy California Act SB 562
The campaign for the Healthy California Act is inviting area residents to community town hall meetings in Sonora, Calif. on Thursday, April 20 to learn about SB 562, a bill introduced in the California Senate in February that would guarantee health care to all Californians by establishing a Medicare-for-all type system.
Healthy California
Apr 19, 2017
Oakland and Richmond City Councils Vote Unanimously to Support Healthy California Act SB 562
The Oakland and Richmond City Council's voted unanimously Tuesday to support SB 562 - the Healthy California Act, a bill that would guarantee healthcare to all California residents, slash patient and family costs for care, and ensure real patient choice.
California Nurses Association
Apr 19, 2017
On Workers Memorial Day, April 28, Nurses Vow to Keep Fighting for The Highest Level of Protections
On Workers Memorial Day, we pay homage to all of the nurses and other workers whose stories highlight the importance of standing up—strong, loud, and as long as necessary—to secure the highest level of protections to keep workers safe.
National Nurses United
In Solidarity With Science, Climate Marches, Nurses Say, “Science Over Profit!â€
April marks two national marches—the March for Science on April 22 (Earth Day), and the People’s Climate March on April 29. Both of these marches call on those shaping the policies that impact the health and safety of everyday people to respect scientific evidence. Thousands of people all across the country will take to the streets to make it clear that we will not stand for anything less.
National Nurses United
Nurses to Rally Sacramento April 26 for First Hearing on Bill to Guarantee Care for All Californians
Hundreds of registered nurses and community activists will rally in Sacramento Wednesday, April 26 as the legislative journey begins with the first hearing on a bill to guarantee health care for all California residents with comprehensive health services and an end to out of control co-pays and deductibles.
Healthy California
Apr 18, 2017
The Human Cost Of Trump's Rollback On Regulations
WASHINGTON - If Tom Ward had to die from his work, he'd rather fall off a scaffold than endure the slow death his father did from the debilitating lung disease silicosis.
By Dave Jamieson writing for The Huffington Post