Stop Zika -- Act Now!
It is time for Congress to take real action to protect babies from the Zika epidemic, stop the spread of the virus, and prevent this public health crisis from getting worse.
National Nurses United
Federal Court Orders Barstow CA Hospital to Bargain in Good Faith, Stop Violating RNs' Labor Rights
A U.S. District Judge in Los Angeles Monday issued a federal injunction against Barstow (CA) Community Hospital ordering it to cease and desist its flagrant violations of the collective bargaining rights of its registered nurses.
National Nurses United
Sep 2, 2016
RNs at Three Orange County KPC Hospitals Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify New Contract
Nurses at three KPC Healthcare hospitals in Orange County—Anaheim Global Medical Center, South Coast Global Medical Center and Chapman Global Medical Center—voted overwhelmingly to approve a new three-year contract, California Nurses Association announced today.
California Nurses Association
Sep 1, 2016
Bill to Reduce Toxic Fumes Across Surgical Settings Passes Final Hurdle, Headed to Gov. Desk
Legislation that would require the state to adopt rules to reduce toxic airborne contaminants, also known as “surgical plumes,†is headed to the desk of California Gov. Jerry Brown.
California Nurses Association
Aug 30, 2016
Nurses Nationwide Focus On Workplace Violence Protections
This week we visit with RN and Nursing Practice and Safety Specialist for National Nurses United, De Ann McEwen. De Ann talks about national workplace violence protections for nurses and healthcare workers.
Pattie Lockard, Nurse Talk Radio
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
RN Brenda Meadwell talking about NLRB hearings concerning labor violations
Last week the National Labor Relations Board held public hearings on labor violations at Bluefield Regional Medical Center, (West Virginia) one of seven hospitals owned by Community Health Systems. We spoke with RN Brenda Meadwell about what results the nurses are hoping for.
Pattie Lockard, Nurse Talk Radio
Allina Nurses to Go on Open-Ended Strike Starting Labor Day
The Minnesota Nurses Association says that on Labor Day nearly 5,000 of its members will walk off their jobs in an open-ended strike against five Allina Health hospitals in the Twin Cities.
Mark Zdechlik, MPR News
Drug companies spend millions to keep charging high prices
Pharmaceutical heavyweight Mylan, the latest poster child for drug-industry greed, finally stuck up for itself Thursday. It argued that “the system,†not avarice, was to blame for the company jacking up the price of EpiPens, a common (and life-saving) allergy remedy, by over 400%.
David Lazarus, LA TImes
Allina Nurses Set Labor Day Strike Date
A strike by nurses at five Allina Health hospitals will start at 7 a.m. Labor Day, according to required 10-day notices their union sent to the health system early this morning.
Jeremy Olson, Star Tribune