As an RN of 29 years and a CNA/NNOC RN who witnessed the dramatic vote for change by St. Rose Las Vegas RNs, who voted by 53% for CNA/NNOC, I am proud to post this diary today.
In the last few years, America’s RNs have formed—at last—a National Nurses’ Movement, with the creation of the first national union of RNs. So far we are 80,000 RNs banding together for guaranteed healthcare, nursing practice, and a progressive labor movement, and that number grows daily. As patient advocates we believe that this is the only path towards making sure that every one of our patients get the care they deserve.
You may know CNA/NNOC for its political profile, but it is the nurse organizing that has allowed us to make a difference for RNs across the country. Here’s a quick update on the incredible progress we’re making just this week:
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