July 17 rally marks anniversary of Representative John Lewis’ death amidst escalating government attacks on civil, human rights

Registered nurses and members of California Nurses Association (CNA) will host a John Lewis Day “Good Trouble Lives On” rally at noon on Thursday, July 17 in Oakland, Calif. The event is part of a nationwide day of action to honor the legacy of the late civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis who died on July 17, 2020 at the age of 80 years old.

“Congressman John Lewis stands as a model for us all to speak up and speak out when we see injustice and to get into what he famously termed ‘good, necessary trouble,’” said Cathy Kennedy, RN and president of CNA. “As the federal government attacks the most vulnerable in our communities, nurses fight back against these unjust assaults. We are deeply fearful for the health and welfare of the 3.4 million Californians who will lose their medical coverage due to the passage of the Big Bad Bill. Now is the time to come together to, as Congressman Lewis said, “redeem the soul of America.’” 

Who: CNA nurses, labor leaders, community advocates
What: John Lewis Day “Good Trouble Lives On” rally
When: Thursday, July 17, 12-1 p.m. 
Where: California Nurses Association Headquarters, 155 Grand Ave., Oakland

Speakers include:

• Cathy Kennedy, RN, president of California Nurses Association
• Kim Tavaglione, Executive Director, San Francisco Labor Council
• Josh Anijar, Executive Director, Contra Costa Labor Council
• Rev. Deborah Lee, Co-Executive Director of Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the nation with more than 100,000 members in more than 200 facilities throughout California and more than 225,000 RNs nationwide.