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Alameda RNs in front of hospital holding signs "Some cuts don't heal" and "Nurses care"

Alameda Hospital and San Leandro Hospital nurses to hold rally and speak-out for safe staffing

RNs who work at Alameda and San Leandro hospitals in Alameda County, Calif., will hold a rally and speak-out at the Alameda Health Systems (AHS) Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 18, to highlight their patient safety concerns, including cuts to staffing, and AHS's failure to meaningfully address these serious issues during bargaining.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
September 16, 2024

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Nurses applaud governor’s veto of S.B. 1432

Registered nurses and health care workers across California applaud Gov. Gavin Newsom’s veto of S.B. 1432, which would have allowed hospital executives to delay implementation of critical seismic safety standards and risked workers’ and patients’ lives.

California Nurses Association
September 13, 2024

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Group of nurses holding red and white "Nurses for Kamala" signs

Union nurses from around the nation to canvass door to door in Vegas to get out the vote for Harris-Walz

National Nurses United union members are joining the Nevada State AFL-CIO canvass to knock on doors in support of Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential ticket on Saturday, Sept. 14.

National Nurses United
September 13, 2024

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Ventura County nurses and health care workers demand Board of Supervisors stop proposed ICU and obstetrics unit closures at Santa Paula Hospital

Nurses and health care workers from Ventura County will hold an informational picket and address the Board of Supervisors to oppose the board’s approval to close the Santa Paula Hospital intensive care unit and obstetrics units.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
September 6, 2024

Large group of nurses indoors wearing red "Nurses for Kamala" signs with raised fists

Union nurses canvass for Harris-Walz in Las Vegas

National Nurses United union members will canvass for the Democratic presidential ticket on Saturday, September 7. National Nurses United endorsed Kamala Harris for President on July 23.

National Nurses United
September 6, 2024

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Close-up of a seismograph machine needle tracing seismic waves, indicative of earthquake activity, on graph paper with epicenter rings.

California nurses urge veto on dangerous earthquake safety delay legislation that places health care workers, patients, and communities at risk

Registered nurses and health care workers across California call on Governor Newsom to ensure hospitals remain open and fully functioning in the event of a major earthquake by promptly vetoing SB 1432.

California Nurses Association
September 4, 2024

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Nurses picketing outside hospital holding signs "Patients over Profits"

Nurses at Mission Hospital vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike

Registered nurses at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. voted 97 percent in favor to authorize their nurse bargaining team to call a strike, should they deem it necessary, as HCA has refused to address numerous patient safety issues.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
September 2, 2024

• NNU, • NNOC, • HCA

Nurses and their kids holding signs in front of hospital "Shame on you HCA!", "HCA, Put patients over profits!", "Proud union nurses!"

Las Vegas nurses vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike at HCA MountainView Hospital

RNs at MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas, Nev. voted 98 percent in favor to authorize their nurse bargaining team to call a strike should they deem it necessary, as HCA has refused to address numerous patient safety issues.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
August 28, 2024

Group of six nurses inside hospital standing side-by-side

Hemet nurses condemn suspension of hospital’s obstetrics services

Registered nurses at Hemet Global Medical Center in Hemet, California, condemn the suspension of obstetrics services at the hospital.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
August 27, 2024

• NNU, • CNA

Two nurses holding signs "Safe staffing now" and "Nurses are the heart of patient care"

Chico nurses at Enloe Medical Center to hold informational picket for patient safety

RNs at Enloe Medical Center, in Chico, Calif. will hold an informational picket on August 28 to highlight their patient safety concerns, including recruitment and retention of experienced nurses, the need for job-related injury protections, and a commitment to natural disaster preparedness.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
August 26, 2024

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