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Daniel Biss holding microphone

National Nurses United endorses Daniel Biss for Illinois’ 9th District

National Nurses United announced its endorsement of Daniel Biss for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District. Throughout his decades of service as an educator, activist, and elected leader, he has proven that he is ready to put in the work to move forward with transformative legislation that will unrig our economy, guarantee health care to everyone free at the point of service, and provide the tools for workers to organize without interference from their bosses.

National Nurses United
March 6, 2026

• NNU

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NNU’s Puneet Maharaj is Appointed to AFL-CIO Executive Council

Puneet Maharaj, executive director of NNU, was appointed as a member of the AFL-CIO Executive Council. The Executive Council comprises labor union leaders who serve as the governing body of the AFL-CIO, the federation of 64 labor unions representing nearly 15 million working people.

National Nurses United
March 4, 2026

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Large group of people holding banner and signs "Don't Let Billionairs Hog Our Health Care: Vote Yes to Fund Care"

Nurses union endorses the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act

National Nurses United is proud to endorse the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vt.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (Calif.). This legislation begins to right the wrongs of our corrupt tax code, which has allowed the rich and corporations to hoard exorbitant amounts of wealth while the working class, whose labor creates that wealth, is forced to decide between paying for housing and food or prescription medications and health insurance.

National Nurses United
March 3, 2026

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Nurses condemn Trump’s military action against Iran

Nurses across the country are outraged that the Trump administration has ignored the Constitution and committed yet another imperialist act of war over the weekend without approval from Congress. The U.S. attack on Iran is paid for by our patients: working-class people across the United States who are already struggling here at home to afford basic necessities such as health care, food, and housing.

National Nurses United
March 2, 2026

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Juliana Stratton at podium with crowd behind her

National Nurses United endorses Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate in Illinois

National Nurses United today announced its endorsement of Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate in Illinois. Stratton is running an unapologetically progressive campaign centered on Medicare for All and taking on the corrupt influence of corporate money in politics.

National Nurses United
March 2, 2026

• NNU

Nurses rally outside of hospital holding signs "We're here for our patients"

Northern Maine Med Center RNs reaffirm care for community

Over two years since Northern Maine Medical Center first formed their union and began bargaining in good faith for a first contract, nurses remain committed to the patients they serve, and to making their hospital the best place it can be for everyone. Union nurses at NMMC signed a letter they released today.

Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee
February 28, 2026

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Nurses Call on Trump administration, Congress to end blockade on Cuban people

National Nurses United today condemned the Trump administration’s blockade on Cuba, which has created a humanitarian crisis on the island. The nurses called on the administration and Congress to end the blockade and allow full delivery of oil resources and other aid for the Cuban people.

National Nurses United
February 27, 2026

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Group of nurses outside, in cold weather clothibg, wearing MSNA beanies, holding signs "Protect Patients, Trust Nurses"

Northern Maine Medical Center nurses to hold press event with Troy Jackson, Graham Platner, and Mattie Daughtry at Can-Am Sled Dog Race

Nurses at Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent, Maine, will hold a press event on Saturday, Feb. 28 with gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson, U.S. senatorial candidate Graham Platner, and Maine State Senate President Mattie Daughtry, who will speak out in support of nurses seeking to secure a strong first contract that puts patient safety before profits.

Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee
February 27, 2026

• NNOC, • MSNA

Nurses outside holding signs "Staff up for safe patient care"

Tucson nurses to hold rally for safe staffing and patient advocacy

Registered nurses at Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson, Ariz., will gather for a rally on Friday, Feb. 27, to demand that management prioritize safe patient care standards in all hospital units. The nurses have been sounding the alarm about increasingly unsafe conditions at the hospital over the past three months.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
February 26, 2026

• NNOC, • NNU

Dr. Aisha Wahab outside, at podium

National Nurses United endorses Dr. Aisha Wahab for California’s 14th District

National Nurses United today announced its endorsement of Dr. Aisha Wahab for California’s 14th Congressional District. As a California State Senator, Dr. Wahab brought her experience in public health and social work to fight for a single-payer health care system. Nurses are ready to work with Dr. Wahab to deliver on a progressive agenda that will improve the lives of our patients, immigrant neighbors, and all working people.

National Nurses United
February 20, 2026

• NNU