NY Nurse: June 2022

The events of the last two-and-a-half years have sparked a much-needed fire in the United States. In the wake of the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and many other Black and indigenous people of color, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting displays of anti-Asian hate, the dark...

Over 50 members registered for a week of federal lobby visits, in conjunction with National Nurses United (NNU). This was an opportunity to partner with NNU and advocate for resources and infrastructure that would protect and expand access to healthcare. Given that we are stronger together than...

On the Importance of Interdependence

If we have learned anything this year, it is that we are all we have. By we, I mean nurses. By we, I’m referring to our union siblings. Without a voice on the job — which only comes when the workplace is unionized — nurses have little hope for thriving now and in...

I do not need to tell you that the past few weeks have been horrific. Many of us have been completely shattered following the tragedy in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. I realize that the tragedies of the past few weeks compound the personal struggles some may be enduring.
My heart goes out to...