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Thousands of Registered Nurses in Info Picketing at Hospitals Across NYC; Citing Staffing Crisis, Not Enough RNs and Caregivers To Do the Job For Safe Patient Care

April 16, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2015 (NEW YORK CITY) — After months of negotiations, thousands of NYC’s registered nurses from 14 citywide hospitals took their fight for patient care and safe staffing levels to the community on Thursday with a day-long citywide informational picket. Thousands of

NYSNA stands with Fight for $15

April 12, 2015

On Wednesday, April 15, NYSNA members will join Fight for $15 at their New York City rally to fight for fair pay for fast food and other low-wage workers. The event is part of a series of massive...

Safe Staffing Rallies on April 16

April 08, 2015

There's a staffing crisis in many New York hospitals. And on Thursday, April 16, we're holding rallies for safe staffing at more than a dozen NYC hospitals.

Our message: staffing shortfalls in the...

Powerful video echos NYSNA’s stand on public health

April 02, 2015

NYSNA Second Vice President Marva Wade, RN, shares her observations on a recent online video featuring Harry Smith, a 91-year-old war veteran speaking to the Labour Party Conference delegates with a...

May 29: Public Sector Conference

March 27, 2015

Public Sector Nurses are uniting to fight back for our patients! Join us Friday, May 29 at the Sheraton Times Square for a day-long conference, developed especially for NYSNA Public Sector Nurses...

NYSNA RN honored during International Women’s Month celebration

March 17, 2015

On March 13, NYSNA, 1199SEIU, DC 37 AFSCME and TWU Local 100 marked International Women’s Month with a celebration and awards ceremony in New York City, recognizing women who have demonstrated courage...

Commitment to Stand Strong for Staffing and Improved Conditions for Nurses and Patients Dominates Capital Region Inter-Regional Meeting

March 16, 2015

Staffing, and a commitment to a statewide strategy to improve patient care, dominated the March 12 Capital Region Inter-regional Meeting in Glenville. Nurses from across the Capital Region gathered to...