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Succesful Rally for Safe Staffing!

June 03, 2019

Earlier this week, NYSNA members turned out in mass to let our legislators know that we need #safestaffingnow and that they need to #passthebill.

First, we got things kicked off with a raucous rally in...

We Must Fight Cuts to Healthcare

March 04, 2019

Recently, NYSNA mobilized with other unions, elected leaders, community groups, and healthcare activists to rally against draconian cuts that appeared in the 30 day health amendment to the budget. We...

New Opportunity to Deduct Your Union Dues at Tax Time

January 15, 2019

Union Members in New York State will now have the opportunity to deduct their union dues from their state income taxes.

Two years ago, the NYS AFL-CIO, with support from unions across the state...

Our Unity Can Beat Back Janus!

June 27, 2018

OUR UNITY CAN BEAT BACK JANUS!

The Supreme Court today issued its ruling in the Janus case.

It follows the lead of other efforts by the federal government to take healthcare away from millions of...

Authority of Nurse Practitioners Expanded to Execute Medical Orders Not to Resuscitate along with other orders pertaining to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment:

June 14, 2018

On November 29, 2017, Governor Cuomo signed S.1869 (Hannon)/A.7277 (Gottfried), legislation enabling nurse practitioners to execute medical orders not to resuscitate and other orders pertaining to...

Budget Victory for Nurses, Patients and New York Communities

April 06, 2018

The just-completed budget is a win on many levels. We won because NYSNA members and staff persevered in a critical and effective outreach effort. We were joined by other unions, public health...

Stopping Anti-union Forces Behind the Janus Lawsuit

April 06, 2018

The Janus lawsuit is a bold effort by corporations and other employers to destroy unions in this country. The case targets public employee unions, but the juggernaut these corporate forces have put in...