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Healthcare Worker Bonuses Coming Soon

August 07, 2022

On Wednesday, Governor Hochul launched the $1.3 billion bonus program enacted in the New York State budget to reward and retain nurses and healthcare workers.

2022 Primary Election Endorsements

July 21, 2022

Our ability to strengthen our public health infrastructure, our social safety net, and take action to support frontline workers depends on electing candidates who support nurses, healthcare

2022 Legislative Victories

June 13, 2022

NYSNA nurses and healthcare professionals won some important victories as the state legislative session ended late last week! Thanks to NYSNA member advocacy and action, the state legislature passed important legislation including:

NYSNA State FY2022-2023 Budget Priorities: Update

March 25, 2022

Negotiations for the final state FY23 budget are now in full swing. The state senate and the state assembly have released their own “one house” budget proposals and the governor and legislature are in final discussions to finalize a budget by the April 1st deadline.

Fix Tier 6!

March 23, 2022

Public sector healthcare professionals are the backbone of New York’s healthcare system. We care for ALL New Yorkers. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic we were the safety net for New York – testing, tracing and treating a disproportionate number of COVID-19 patients.

NYSNA Testimony offered at Hearing on Medicaid Program Efficacy

November 05, 2021

NYSNA’s Director of Public Policy Leon Bell recently testified before the New York State Assembly’s Standing Committee on Health. He spoke on behalf of NYSNA’s 40,000 registered nurses and the communities they represent.