Nurses Archive

May 10, 2023

This Nurses Week, we salute those who care for us and stress the need to hire more nurses

In a Nurses Week feature, Connecticut’s Marilyn Anthony discusses the challenges facing nursing.

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March 31, 2023

Alongside allies, AFSCME is fighting for safer nurse staffing

AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride calls on Congress to pass safer nurse staffing standards.

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March 06, 2023

The union difference brings justice to wrongly fired psychiatric hospital workers

Two former Massachusetts hospital workers see justice after wrongful firing.

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September 02, 2022

California nursing staff seeks fair wages, better staffing and working conditions

Front-line workers at Burlingame Skilled Nursing in California are demanding fair wages, improved staffing and better working conditions, among other things.

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May 09, 2022

We honor nurses for their round-the-clock dedication to keeping us safe

During National Nurses Week, we honor the essential work they do on the front lines of public health battles.

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January 11, 2022

AFSCME supports American Red Cross workers as they struggle for fair treatment and respect

American Red Cross workers, including AFSCME members, are gearing up for negotiations with their employer over pay, benefits and working conditions.

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January 05, 2022

AFSCME joins labor push for permanent health standard to protect against COVID-19

AFSCME and a group of unions are pushing the Biden administration to adopt permanent protections for health care workers battling the COVID-19 pandemic.

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December 10, 2021

Union health care workers in CA, HI approve historic contract

Thousands of health care workers in California and Hawaii have a big reason to be cheerful this holiday season – they have ratified a new contract with Kaiser Permanente.

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December 01, 2021

New Mexico registered nurse is ‘a great guide to doing the right thing’

Maryam Chudnoff, a registered nurse in New Mexico, is a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award.

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November 16, 2021

Strike averted: Tentative agreement reached with Kaiser Permanente in California

Union health care workers, including UNAC/UHCP members, have reached a tentative agreement with Kaiser Permanente executives.

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November 05, 2021

32,000 health care workers notify Kaiser Permanente they will go on strike beginning Nov. 15

A strike by 32,000 workers of Kaiser Permanente out West is scheduled for Nov. 15 – unless the company alters its wage and other proposals to the workers’ satisfaction.

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November 01, 2021

Saunders at UNAC/UHCP rally: ‘AFSCME stands with you’

During a rally for UNAC/UHCP workers, AFSCME President Lee Saunders shared a message of solidarity.

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October 13, 2021

More than 18,000 union health care workers in California vote to authorize strike

Thousands of California health care workers are prepared to strike if Kaiser Permanente fails to address understaffing, wages and other issues.

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June 28, 2021

Michigan nurse Maggie Schaefer put off retirement to fight COVID

Learn how Michigan nurse and Never Quit Winner Maggie Schaefer fought through the pandemic.

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May 27, 2021

During pandemic, school nurse aide did ‘whatever was necessary’ to protect students, staff

Kelly Landon is a licensed practical nurse aide in New York whose dedication to her students made her a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award.

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May 18, 2021

Nevada state workers build power by ratifying historic first contract

Thousands of state workers in Nevada will have a contract for the first time ever – thanks to AFSCME members.

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May 11, 2021

S-T McBride talks to nurses about the pandemic, unions

Watch the video of the conversation between AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride and four AFSCME nurses.

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May 06, 2021

Nurses Week gives us a chance to show our appreciation and support

Let us salute nurses for the extraordinary work they are doing during the coronavirus pandemic.

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May 06, 2021

Workers at Illinois hospital win their union

The state of Illinois has certified a staff union at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. The workers won despite management’s two-year anti-union campaign.

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March 22, 2021

New contract for Hawaii health care workers to benefit patients, community

After much hard work, 900 Hawaii nurses and health care workers secured a four-year contract that addresses retention, wages and other significant issues.

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March 19, 2021

New Mexico health care worker joins second gentleman in COVID roundtable

AFSCME New Mexico member Suzanne Bell was part of a roundtable convened by second gentleman Doug Emhoff to examine work-life balance for front-line workers.

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February 08, 2021

AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

AFSCME retiree and public health nurse Sue Conard is calling on Congress to fund the front lines.

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February 01, 2021

In viral PSAs, New Mexico health care workers urge mask use, vaccinations

AFSCME members recorded public service announcements to encourage New Mexicans to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. To their surprise, those videos have gone viral.

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January 12, 2021

AFSCME nurses shine as their sacrifices for their communities continue in pandemic

AFSCME nurses are shining in the spotlight as they continue to make huge sacrifices while serving on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19.

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December 03, 2020

Despite tragedy, management resistance, solidarity wins MI nurses new contract

Amid tragedy, the nurses of McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan, found a renewed solidarity – and won a new contract.

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November 16, 2020

At home for veterans in Michigan, the rewards are subtle but last a lifetime

Never Quit Service Award winner Cathy Scott brightens the lives of residents at the Grand Rapids, Mich., Home for Veterans. She’s a member of AFSCME Local 261 (Council 25).

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November 05, 2020

AFSCME sues to protect health workers from COVID-19, flu, Ebola

A lawsuit by AFSCME and three other unions is aimed at forcing OSHA to adopt a standard to protect health care workers against COVID-19 and similar diseases.

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May 11, 2020

Helping to Bring Babies into the World of COVID-19

In obstetrics, social distancing is just not possible. Hawaii nurse Sharay Souza continues to work diligently, despite her fears of contracting COVID-19.

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May 06, 2020

Connecticut Nurse and Mother of Two Is All About Her Patients – And Her Boys

When Yajaira Perez, a Connecticut nurse and mother of two, is not at work, she is spending time with her two teenage boys. Perez is a winner of AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award.

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April 01, 2020

‘We’re Built To Do This’

Hear from health care workers about their commitment to serve on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus.

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