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 Justin Pearson for Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District. Pearson has spent his life fighting for justice for his community, including holding polluters and corporate-backed politicians accountable. If elected, he will bring that same bold leadership to Congress.

“NNU is proud to endorse State Representative Justin Pearson for U.S. Congress,” said NNU President Jamie Brown, RN. “Whether it is taking on oil companies threatening the water supply in Memphis, Trump-backed politicians who want to silence the Black vote through redistricting, or tech oligarchs building toxic data centers, Justin is ready to fight for his community. Nurses are ready to stand beside Justin to elect him to Congress.” 

“I am grateful and humbled by this endorsement from National Nurses United,” said State Representative Justin Pearson. “My grandmothers worked in nursing so this profession is near and dear to my heart. I appreciate the vital care nurses provide and support NNU's work to strengthen safe patient staffing and patient-care protections. Like NNU, I support expanding Medicare to everyone and look forward to working with them to bring home the victory in November and make Medicare for All a reality.” 

NNU supports candidates who are committed to nurses’ values, including safe patient staffing in all hospitals across the country, protecting the rights of workers to organize, guaranteeing comprehensive health care to everyone through Medicare for All, and the abolishment of ICE. 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 Pearson and working closely with him 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.