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
NNU Statement on the ANA endorsement of Hillary Clinton
America’s nurses, including the actual largest organization of U.S. nurses, National Nurses United, overwhelmingly support Bernie Sanders for President.
National Nurses United
OSHA's New Severe Injury Reporting Requirement: One Year In
Last week, OSHA published a report on severe injuries reported in 2015. A new recordkeeping requirement went into effect January 1, 2015, requiring employers to report all work-related amputations and injuries requiring hospitalization to federal OSHA within 24 hours. This was in addition to the long-standing requirement to report all work-related fatalities to OSHA within 8 hours.
National Nurses United
RNs to UC Regents: Invest in UC Students, Patients and Nurses, not Wall Street
Registered nurses from every UC Medical Center in California will converge this Thursday at the UC Regents meeting in San Francisco to speak out against UC President Napolitano's proposed 2016 pension plan.
California Nurses Association
Mar 23, 2016
National Nurses United's #BernieBus Arrives in Spokane, Visits Gonzaga University Today
National Nurses United will bring its campaign, and its colorful #BernieBus, to Gonzaga University today as nurses continue spread the message of why they support Sen. Bernie Sanders for President, the candidate they say, best reflects nurses values of caring, compassion and community.
National Nurses United
Mar 23, 2016
Good Samaritan Nurses Strengthen Patient Advocacy, Retain Experienced RNs In New Contract
(Los Angeles) Registered nurses at Good Samaritan Hospital have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new three-year contract, The California Nurses Association / National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) announced.
California Nurses Association
Mar 22, 2016
New Study: Sanders’ Tax Wall Street Plan Would Raise $300 Billion, Create Millions of New Jobs
New research findings from a team of progressive economists provides documentary evidence that the financial footing for Sen. Bernie Sanders visionary social change agenda is not only plausible, but would create far more socially productive jobs, as well as moving us down the road to the more humane society that is at the heart of the Sanders campaign.
RoseAnn DeMoro writing for The Huffington Post
Reclaim Chicago Hits The Streets To Get Out The Vote For Progressive Candidates
Reclaim Chicago hit the streets Tuesday to get-out-the-vote for their endorsed candidates, which include U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) for president and Kim Foxx for Cook County State's Attorney.
Michael Joyce, Progress Illinois
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
In New NNU Ad for Sanders: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard On Veterans Health and War: The Choice is Clear
National Nurses United today unveiled a new radio ad for upcoming primary and caucus states featuring Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a decorated service veteran on why “the choice is clear†with Sen. Bernie Sanders, especially for veterans.
National Nurses United
Mar 18, 2016