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 Mike McGuire for California’s 1st Congressional District. As the democratic leader of the California Senate, McGuire has proven that he is ready to take on corporate interests and improve the lives of working people.

“While in the state legislature, Sen. McGuire has fought tirelessly for guaranteed health care, climate and job protections, and safe and affordable housing,” said NNU President Mary Turner, RN. “From day one in the legislature, he has always been a friend of nurses and understands what it will take to truly transform our health care system. Mike will center nurses' values in Congress, and we look forward to working with him to improve the lives of our patients.”

“I am deeply honored to earn the support of National Nurses United,” said McGuire. “Nurses are on the front lines every day, caring for our families and advocating for their patients. In Congress, I will continue fighting to keep rural hospitals open and thriving, fighting for Medicare for All, improving the Affordable Care Act, and ensuring that California’s health care system works for everyone—not just those who can afford it.”

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, 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 Mike McGuire 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.