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Huge crowd of NNOC/NNU nurses raises arms/fists

HSA nurses rally citing concerns for patient safety

Nurses from three Healthcare Systems of America (HSA) hospitals in Florida — Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, Coral Gables Hospital in Coral Gables, and Florida Medical Center in Lauderdale Lakes — are holding a joint rally on Wednesday, July 23 in Hialeah to highlight their patient safety concerns as they begin bargaining a new contract.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
July 21, 2025

• NNOC, • NNU

Long Beach nurses at action, with bullhorn, signs that say "Fair Contract Now" and "Save Lives: Hands off our Ratios!"

Long Beach Medical Center nurses vote no confidence in management

Registered nurses at Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Long Beach, Calif. decided unanimously to pass a vote of no confidence in the hospital’s administration.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
July 18, 2025

• CNA, • NNU

Large group of nurses outside CA Capitol building, CNA/NNU logos

California Nurses Association statement on ICE activities at Glendale Memorial Hospital

California Nurses Association has learned through credible reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) representatives presented a warrant at Glendale Memorial Hospital and took a patient into custody by removing the patient from the facility through a side door apparently against the medical advice of the patient’s physician. 

California Nurses Association
July 18, 2025

• CNA

Three nurses outside hospital holding signs "Veterans Need Care Not Cuts" and "Protect Federal Workers"

NNU urges floor vote on Protect America’s Workforce Act

The nation's largest union of registered nurses provided this statement in response to the announcement by Congressional authors of the Protect America’s Workforce Act that they will move this legislation through a procedure called a “discharge petition.”

National Nurses United
July 17, 2025

• NNU, • Veterans Affairs

The late Congressman John Lewis, text "Good Trouble Lives On"

Bay Area nurses to host John Lewis Day “Good Trouble Lives On” rally

Registered nurses and members of California Nurses Associationvwill 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.

California Nurses Association
July 15, 2025

• CNA

Nurses in front of St Agnes with signs: "RN Safe Staffing saves lives" and "Patients 1st in the hospital" and a "Natioanal Nurses United" banner

Baltimore nurses announce historic one-day strike for patient safety

RNs at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Md., gave notice to their employer today that they will hold a strike for one day on July 24 to protest the Ascension management’s refusal to address RNs’ deep concerns about patient care, safe staffing, and high staff turnover during contract negotiations.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
July 14, 2025

Kansas City nurses picket for safer staffing

Kansas City nurses protest planned service shut downs at Research Medical Center

Nurses at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, are speaking out against the planned end of their hospital’s labor and delivery, neonatal intensive, and obstetrics emergency care services. Recently announced by HCA, nurses say these service shutdowns will leave patients with fewer options for essential health care for new parents and babies.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
July 11, 2025

• NNU, • NNOC

Nurses standing outside, holding signs calling for a fair contract

New Orleans nurses prepare for two-day strike against management retaliation

Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans in New Orleans, La., are moving forward with their strike to protest LCMC Health’s retaliation against nurses for their union activity and patient advocacy.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
July 11, 2025

• NNU, • NNOC

Child holding sign: "Nurses are the heart of patient care"

Santa Clarita nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention

Registered nurses at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, Calif., voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract on July 9, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
July 10, 2025

• CNA, • NNU

Group of nurses outside, smiling, holding signs "Safe Staffing Now"

RNs at HCA’s Good Samaritan Hospital ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention

Registered nurses at HCA’s Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, Calif., voted overwhelmingly this week in favor of ratifying a new five-year contract. This contract includes significant wins including protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
July 9, 2025

• CNA, • NNU