"If the energy source requires a smoke stack, then it isn't clean."

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During the UN Climate Change Summit, we’ve been meeting regularly with other activists from the Trade Unions for Energy Democracy, the International Transportation Union and the Peruvian Federation of Nurses.
Lara Norkus-Crampton, RN

Senate Asked to Oppose CROmnibus Unless Wall Street Gifts, Wealthy Donors, Pension Attacks Removed

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Citing fatal flaws in new handouts to Wall Street, wealthy donors, and an attack on the living standards of pensioners, National Nurses United today called on U.S. Senators to oppose the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (CROmnibus) unless those provisions are removed.
National Nurses United
Dec 12, 2014

RNs to Hold Vigil at O’Connor Hospital - Today 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

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With growing concern over the threatened closure of hospitals in the San Jose and Los Angeles metro areas, registered nurses will hold a vigil Friday afternoon at O'Connor Hospital in San Jose to urge state officials to take the steps needed to preserve the hospitals for public safety.
Dec 12, 2014

Scenes from Climate Change Summit in Peru

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Nurses landed in Lima, Peru this week at the start of the United Nations Climate Change Summit - #COP20. We're here to emphasize the health impact of our climate crisis and to let people know we want to be part of the solution. We're joining thousands of other activists and meeting allies who are gathering for forums, discussions and protests during this historic environmental justice moment.
Lara Norkus-Crampton, RN

Registered Nurses at Medstar Washington Hospital Center Set One-Day Strike for December 22

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Registered nurses at Medstar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) in the District of Columbia announced today that they plan a one-day strike on December 22. The strike has been announced due to unfair labor practices committed by hospital executives and refusal to fairly address matters of health, safety and equity for patients and nurses.
National Nurses United
Dec 11, 2014

San Bernardino Nurses Head to Board of Supervisors Next Week

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Following a two day walkout at San Bernardino County’s Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and County clinics, registered nurses will call on the San Bernardino Board of Supervisors next Tuesday to press the Board to commit the resources needed to address the critical staffing retention issues at the County.
California Nurses Association
Dec 10, 2014

Dennis Taylor: CEO pay hinders SVMH in labor strife

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With nurses at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital having authorized a strike earlier this week, the rhetoric between labor and management is flying. But management's arguments, regardless of how powerful they might be, are overshadowed by the resentment created by the $622,000 annual salary of Chief Executive Pete Delgado.
Dennis L. Taylor, The Californian

Hospitals' Nurses Plan Picket

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Nurses at Cape Cod and Falmouth hospitals have scheduled an informational picket Thursday to protest mandatory overtime and other labor issues currently on the bargaining table during contract negotiations.
Cynthia McCormick, Cape Cod Times

Strike by San Bernardino RNs Begins Today - Rally at 12 Noon

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A two day walkout by registered nurses who work at San Bernardino County’s Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and county clinics is on after county officials in 11th hour bargaining Monday night refused to resolve the key problems that have led to the loss of many experienced RNs and have put quality care for community residents at risk.
Dec 9, 2014

NNU Delegation to Lima Climate Summit

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Leaders from the General Workers Confederation of Peru and members of Trade Unions for Energy Democracy at a forum sponsored by the fighting water workers union.
National Nurses United