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NURSES SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT ABOUT THEIR PROFESSION

September 16, 2015

For Immediate Release: September 16, 2015 “The View” comments were callous and uninformed New York, NY—Responding to negative comments about their profession made on ABC Television’s “The View” program on Monday, nurses of the New York State Nurses Association said they were disappointed with

Ellis Medicine and Bellevue Woman’s Center RNs Vote ‘YES’ on Historic Contract Settlement

September 04, 2015

For Immediate Release: September 4, 2015 RNs at Ellis and Bellevue win groundbreaking victory for safe staffing; Wage increases make them among highest paid in the Capital Region SCHENECTADY, NY—In a major win for front-line nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) at

NY State's Largest Nurses Union Celebrate Historic Contract Settlement across New York City

August 06, 2015

For Immediate Release: August 6, 2015 RNs in 12 private sector hospitals win no giveback contracts; victory for safe staffing NEW YORK, NY -- In a major win for front-line nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) at 12 private sector hospitals in NYC, contracts covering 17

New York State's Largest Nurses Union Celebrates Medicare's 50th Birthday

July 30, 2015

For Immediate Release: July 30, 2015 Events throughout the State Applaud America’s Favorite Single Payer Healthcare Program NEW YORK, NY – As part of national events honoring this essential healthcare provision, the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) kicked off its celebration of the 50th

New York State’s Largest Nurses Union Applauds Decision of Wage Board to Raise Wages for Fast Food Workers

July 22, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 22, 2015 “After all, decent pay is critical to the improved health and welfare of our New York workforce” NEW YORK, NY – The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) released a statement today applauding the New York State Wage Board’s decision to raise the wages of 180

Shore Medical Center RNs Rally for Quality Patient Care

July 11, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 11, 2015 Contact: Lisa Ruiz I e-Mail: Lisa.Ruiz@nysna.org I Cell: 848-210-3493 Citing Recruitment and Retention Concerns, Not Enough RNs and Caregivers To Do the Job For Safe Patient Care ATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ — After months of negotiations, the registered nurses of Shore

Overwhelming Vote by Capital Region RNs to Authorize Strike at Nathan Littauer Hospital and Ellis Medicine

June 19, 2015

For Immediate Release: June 19, 2015 Not Enough Nurses and Caregivers for Safe Patient Care at Nathan Littauer Hospital and Ellis Medicine CAPITAL REGION, NY – As calls to increase numbers of registered nurses at Capital Region area hospitals grow louder -- by the public, elected officials, public