Federal legislation, which will be introduced at a Thursday, March 30 press conference, would set limits on the numbers of patients each RN can care for in hospitals, a necessary measure for saving patients’ lives and stemming the exodus of nurses from the bedside.

RNs at MarinHealth Medical Center in Greenbrae, Calif., voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract yesterday, March 27, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention.

RNs at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital will hold an info picket on Thurs., March 30, to inform the public about management’s demand that nurses waive their bargaining rights over policies on education benefits, paid time off, leave of absence, and holidays.

RNs at CommonSpirit/Dignity Mercy Hospital Downtown and Mercy Hospital Southwest in Bakersfield, Calif. will hold an info picket on Wed., March 29 to protest the administration’s refusal to address RNs’ deep concerns about patient care and safe staffing.

Registered nurses at MarinHealth Medical Center in Greenbrae, Calif., reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract on March 21, averting a one-day strike that was set to begin on Tuesday, March 28.

CNA applauds the introduction of A.B. 1001 as it addresses the critical need for immediate behavioral health interventions and treatment for patients.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United today announced they have endorsed Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson in the April 4 special election for Chicago mayor.

Registered nurses at MarinHealth Medical Center in Greenbrae, Calif. gave notice to their employer that they will hold a one-day strike to protest the administration’s refusal to address RNs’ deep concerns about patient care, safe staffing, and retention and recruitment of nurses.

If passed, this legislation would create hospital standards to ensure there is appropriate staff available to immediately respond to patients who are experiencing behavioral health emergencies across all units of the hospital.

Registered nurses at UCSD Health Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla will hold a rally to demand that University of California management end the unsafe practice of placing patients on gurneys in hallways and other areas that are not properly equipped or staffed for patient care.