Workplace Violence Prevention Press Releases

Submitted by ADonahue on March 18, 2021
Senator Tammy Baldwin at podium outside Capitol Building

Members of Congress introduce bill to prevent violence in health care, social service workplaces

The bill would mandate that the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration create a federal standard requiring health care and social service employers to develop and implement comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans.

National Nurses United
April 18, 2023

Two nurses outside holding signs calling for safe staffing and workplace violence prevention

Mission Hospital nurses to hold a rally over HCA’s failure to protect patients and nurses from assaults and other unsafe working conditions

Registered nurses at Mission Hospital, in Asheville, N.C., will hold a rally to highlight their patient safety concerns, including increased incidents of workplace violence, broken hospital equipment, and unsafe staffing levels.

National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
April 7, 2023

Signs "Workplace Violence Puts Everyone at Risk"

Dallas shooting of two health care workers highlights need for workplace violence prevention bill

The tragic loss of two health care workers, including one nurse, in Dallas, Texas, who were killed on Saturday at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, demonstrates the importance of passing the pending workplace violence prevention legislation in the U.S. Senate.

National Nurses United
October 24, 2022

Nurses in Alta Bates holding signs "Save Lives"

Nurses begin five-day strike at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center on Monday, Oct. 24

RNs at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (ABSMC) in Oakland and Berkeley will hold a five-day strike from Oct. 24 through Oct. 28 in response to persistent patient care issues, including workplace violence and high turnover rates.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
October 23, 2022

Group of four masked nurses inside hospital

Registered Nurses at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center issue 10-day strike notice

Registered nurses at ABSMC in Oakland and Berkeley issued a 10-day notice to Sutter Health to inform hospital administration that nurses intend to hold a five-day strike in response to persistent patient care issues, including workplace violence and high turnover rates.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
October 18, 2022

NNU logo

Women leaders urge Senate to pass workplace violence prevention legislation

A group of organizations representing millions of women across the country is urging the U.S. Senate to pass the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, a bill that would protect health care and social service workers from violence on the job.

National Nurses United
July 14, 2022

Two nurses kneeling in hospital hallway

Tulsa mass shooting emphasizes need for health care violence prevention bill

Yet another tragic mass shooting demonstrates the importance of legislation currently in the U.S. Senate that would provide substantial safety protection for our nation’s health care workers, patients, and their families.

National Nurses United
June 2, 2022

NNU old photo of group of NNU nurses holding banner in front of US Capitol "The National Voice for Direct-Care RNs"

Nurses applaud introduction of federal legislation to prevent workplace violence in health care, social service settings

NNU today announced its support for the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, officially reintroduced today in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI).

National Nurses United
May 11, 2022

Sign "Workplace Violence Puts Everyone at Risk"

Sen. Baldwin to introduce workplace violence prevention bill in U.S. Senate during Nurses Week

Sen. Baldwin and Rep Courtney will be speaking at a press conference at noon on Wednesday, along with NNU President Jean Ross, RN; AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond; American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten; Meg Dionne, RN at Maine Medical Center in Portland; and others.

National Nurses United
May 9, 2022

Large groups of nurses inside hospital hold signs "Staff Up for Safe Care"

National nurse survey reveals significant increases in unsafe staffing, workplace violence, and moral distress

Hospital RNs also reported that their hospitals are still not adequately prepared for a Covid-19 surge. National Nurses United calls on Congress to pass federal safe staffing legislation.

National Nurses United
April 14, 2022