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National Nurses United: The largest RN Union in U.S. history, with more than 150,000 nurses nationwide. Executive Director is

United States of America
Joined February 2009

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  1. THIS is why people say, "I'm sticking with the union."

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  2. Raising the minimum wage is a issue for female workers in the health care industry. Nearly half of Black and Latina female health care workers earned less than $15 per hour, and more than 10% lacked health insurance.

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  3. "Nurses want whats best for our patients. That's the entire point of nursing. I'm unionizing because I want my voice to be heard for my patients." Nurses at Hospital are speaking out about why they're organizing to win a union.

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  4. In the United States we spend more per capita on healthcare than similar nations, and we get mediocre results. The root of our problem is the profit motive in healthcare. Help build a movement strong enough to win . Sign up:

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  5. Not only does saves lives, it makes financial sense. Studies show that the cost of replacing one RN can be up to $85,000. Ratios reduce nurse turnover, which saves hospitals the expense and clinical disruption of having to constantly replace key staff.

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  6. Nurses are at greater risk of being injured on the job than prison guards or police officers. That's why union are organizing to end and win federal violence prevention standards for hospitals nationwide. has more:

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  7. NNU nurses in California fought long and hard for nurse-to-patient ratios and won legislation that not only protects patients, but has also reduced RN injuries and illness by more than 30%. Who's ready for national legislation?

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  8. “Access” to health care still sees more than half of Americans delaying or forgoing care because they can’t afford it. “Access” still sees tens of thousands of people dying because they lack health insurance. “Access” isn’t good enough. We need .

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  9. A strong union gives nurses the power they need to fight for and quality patient care without fear of retaliation from management. Learn more about organizing a union in your facility:

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  10. Polls show growing national support, as much as 70 percent, 85 percent among Democrats, and even a majority of Republicans, for . Help turn this popular support into action to win health care! Sign up to host a barnstorm:

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  11. Jan 2

    Bringing fully into the public sector is an important step toward transferring economic power to the public interest, says Kelly Coogan-Gehr of

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  13. Four in 10 adults are living paycheck to paycheck and cannot produce $400 in an emergency without sliding into debt. Behind the statistics are real people, enduring suffering that should be unacceptable in the wealthiest country on earth.

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  14. Nearly half of uninsured adults say do not have coverage because the cost continues to be too high. It's time for ! via

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  15. "As unionized nurses, we will be able to demand that the hospital provide the resources that are necessary for us to take care of patients to the best of our ability." Nurses at Hospital in Baltimore, share why they are organizing to win a union.

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  16. This February 9-13, join our National Week of Action! Unite with thousands of healthcare activist across the country who have signed up to host barnstorms to organize their communities to win the fight for :

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  17. Here's to union solidarity and nurse power in 2019!

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  18. Action alert! Contact your members of Congress and let them know you support maintaining a public Postal Service. Send a letter today: NNU stands with : !

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  19. NNU union nurses join with doctors, professors, faith leaders, and concerned community members to provide volunteer medical support and aid to arriving in El Paso, Texas. via

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  20. Join thousands across the country 👉 Sign up to host a event in your town during the February 9-13 National Week of Action:

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