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Nurses: Climate Crisis is a Public Health Crisis

Today, I am on my way to Lima, Peru as part of a small delegation from California Nurses Association/National Nurses United going to participate in the United Nations Climate Change Summit 20th yearly Conference of the Parties (COP 20).

Erin Carrera, RN, â€¨First in a series of blogs from Peru

International

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

December 5, 2014

Nurses at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Ready to Strike to Stop Erosion in Patient Care Standards

Registered nurses at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital (SVMH) authorized a strike, if necessary, to protest management's refusal to address issues that are fundamental to quality patient care at the facility and answer basic questions regarding their proposed restructuring plan.

California Nurses Association

Dec 5, 2014

California

Jobs

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is the largest union and professional organization of registered nurses in the United States and a strong, progressive voice for nurses, patients, and health care workers around the world.

We advocate and organize around the Social/Economic/Environmental/ and Climate Justice issues that affect the quality of life and health for our patients and our communities.

We are seeking like-minded and experienced professionals who believe in our mission and have a personal dedication to social justice issues.

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Critics pack hearing, air concerns about Quincy hospital closure

City residents had a message for Attorney General Martha Coakley and the stateâ€™s Department of Public Health: Save Quincy Medical Center and hold Steward Health Care System accountable. Critics of Stewardâ€™s plan to close the 124-year-old hospital at 114 Whitwell St. by Dec. 31 gave impassioned testimony Tuesday during a public hearing at Quincy High School. Some fear that the absence of a hospital in a city approaching 100,000 residents will result in tragedy for those in need of quick care.

Patrick Ronan, The Patriot Ledger

December 3, 2014

Providence Hospital RNs Cite Patient Care, Economic Gains in First Ever Union Contract

Registered nurses at Providence Hospital have won their first ever collective bargaining agreement in a tentative settlement late Monday night.

National Nurses Organizing Committee

Dec 2, 2014

District of Columbia

Organizing Victories

Nurses to Strike at Arrowhead Regional a Medical Center and San Bernardino County Health Clinics

Nurses have been in negotiations with the County for 14 months and have been working without a contract since June. Of key concern to the nurses is the County's unwillingness to improve working conditions. This has resulted in the loss of experienced RNs to other area hospitals.

Nov 28, 2014