National Nurses United endorses Peggy Flanagan for Minnesota

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NNU today announced its endorsement of Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate in Minnesota. As the lieutenant governor of Minnesota, she addressed inequities in health care by advancing programs to boost health outcomes for children, working families, and indigenous communities and communities of color.
National Nurses United
Jan 15, 2026

NNU celebrates reinstatement of NIOSH staff

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National Nurses United released the following statement in response to the Department of Health and Human Services’ reinstatement of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) staff.
National Nurses United
Jan 14, 2026

National Nurses United endorses Mike McGuire for California’s 1st District

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National Nurses United today announced its endorsement of Mike McGuire for California’s 1st Congressional District. As the democratic leader of the California Senate, McGuire has proven that he is ready to take on corporate interests and improve the lives of working people.
National Nurses United
Jan 14, 2026

Watsonville nurses to hold press conference to demand that Watsonville Community Hospital stop the temporary closure of the ICU

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Registered nurses at Watsonville Community Hospital, in Watsonville, Calif. will hold a press conference ahead of the Pajaro Valley Health Care District special board meeting on Jan. 14 to highlight their patient safety concerns, including the proposed closure of the intensive care unit.
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
Jan 13, 2026

Vision for a Healthy Society

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Nurses envision a society that guarantees a good life for everyone. In today’s world, the billionaire class has rigged the economy and political system against working people. As the rich get richer, our patients and communities face medical and student debt, housing insecurity, inability to retire, decreased life expectancies, and declining prospects for the next generation.