Organizing victories

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Group of nurses outside with raised fists.

Nurses in resident and fellow programs at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin start new year by voting overwhelmingly to join National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United

Registered nurses in the resident and fellow programs at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin, Tex., voted overwhelmingly, with 96 percent in favor, to join NNOC/NNU.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
January 4, 2024

Large group of nurses celebrating with hands in the air

University Medical Center nurses vote yes to join NNOC/NNU in historic union election for New Orleans, Louisiana

Registered nurses at University Medical Center (UMC) in New Orleans, La., have voted in favor of joining National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United. Despite a disgusting union-busting effort from management, nurses voted 82% yes with over 90% turnout.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
December 9, 2023

Joyous Saint Agnes nurses with fists raised

Registered nurses at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore vote to join National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United

Registered nurses at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland voted, on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3, to join National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United marking the first time in Baltimore history that RNs have unionized a hospital.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
November 4, 2023

Nurses at Sutter Davis holding up California Nurses Association banner.

Registered nurses at Sutter Davis Hospital vote to join California Nurses Association

Registered nurses at Sutter Davis Hospital in Davis, Calif. voted last night to join California Nurses Association (CNA), an affiliate of National Nurses United (NNU), the nation’s largest and fastest-growing registered nurse (RN) union.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
August 24, 2023

Group of nurses arm-in-arm outside

GWUH RNs vote yes to the union

George Washington University Hospital nurses voted overwhelmingly to elect the District of Columbia Nurses Association as their collective bargaining representative. Nurses voted 310-207 in favor of the union, making clear their desire to be represented by DCNA.

District of Columbia Nurses Association
July 1, 2023

Group of nurses giving thumbs up

Registered nurses at Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital vote overwhelmingly to join California Nurses Association

Nurses at the 194-bed facility say they voted to join the union because it is critical that nurses have a say in making decisions to help recruit and retain experienced nurses, which leads to improved patient care.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
March 9, 2023

Large group of nurses inside hospital with raised fists

Nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita, Kansas vote overwhelmingly to join nation’s largest RN union

Nurses at St. Joseph pursued union affiliation to strengthen their capacity to advocate for much-needed change at the hospital and improve the recruitment and retention of RNs.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
March 9, 2023

Group of nurses outside holding signs showing enthusiasm for organizing

Nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas vote overwhelmingly to join nation’s largest RN union

Nurses sought union affiliation so they can more effectively advocate for improved conditions in the workplace and better economic standards for their colleagues and their families.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
November 10, 2022

Large group of nurses with raised fists in front of sign "Together we nourish souls, transform lives, and do justice to build the Beloved Community

Nurses at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas, vote by landslide to join National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United

Nurses said they formed a union to win improved patient care standards and strong contracts.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
September 21, 2022

Group of nurses outside givingn thumbs up

Coral Gables Hospital nurses vote to join nation’s largest RN union

Citing a desire for improved staffing and a strengthened voice in patient care protections, registered nurses at Coral Gables Hospital in South Florida voted by 57 percent to join National Nurses Organizing Committee-Florida.

National Nurses Organizing Committee-Florida/National Nurses United
July 29, 2022