National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, 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. Nurses look forward to helping get her elected.

“Juliana Stratton has spent her career fighting for working families and standing up for the dignity and safety of our communities. As nurses, we know that real leadership means listening, showing up, and delivering results, and that’s exactly what Juliana has done for Illinois,” said Mary Turner, RN and NNU President. “She understands that health care is a human right and has been a champion for policies that protect patients, strengthen public health, and support frontline workers. National Nurses United is proud to endorse Juliana Stratton for Senate because we know she will be a bold, unwavering advocate for nurses and the people we care for every single day.” 

“I’m deeply honored by National Nurses United’s endorsement. Nurses are everyday heroes – on the frontlines keeping our families healthy and thriving, too often without the pay or working conditions they deserve,” said Juliana Stratton. “In the Senate, I’ll work with NNU to provide the support our nurses need to care safely and effectively for their patients and pass Medicare for All. No one should have to choose between paying rent and seeing their doctor. It’s time that we have a government that will put the needs of workers and people over the interests of the health care industry.”

NNU supports candidates who are committed to nurses’ values, including safe staffing in all hospitals across the country, protecting the rights of workers to organize, and guaranteeing health care to everyone. In a recent Gallup poll, nurses were voted the most trusted profession in the United States for the 24th consecutive year. NNU looks forward to helping elect Stratton and working closely with her in Congress on the important issues that affect registered nurses, our patients, and our communities.

National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members nationwide. NNU affiliates include California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee, DC Nurses Association, Michigan Nurses Association, Minnesota Nurses Association, and New York State Nurses Association.