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With elections coming up November 4, RNs are mobilizing to get out the vote for candidates who support patient care. Today, NYSNA members from the Hudson Valley and the Capital Region endorsed candidates running in the November general election at events in Albany and Westchester.

With elections coming up on November 4, nurses are taking our issues straight to the candidates. Today, NYSNA members from across Long Island endorsed 5 Long Island candidates running for office in the November general election at a press conference at the Valley Stream LIRR train station.

Elections are coming up on Tuesday, November 4. We need to back candidates who support safe staffing.
 
“My father was just at SIUH,” said Assembly Member Nicole Malliotakis. “I saw nurses on their feet all day. We need safe staffing!"
 

Over the past few years, NYSNA nurses have mobilized like never before to win fair contracts, improve conditions for our patients, and to protect access to quality healthcare for all New Yorkers.

During Tuesday’s Primary Election, RNs hit the streets to campaign for the state legislative candidates who can best represent frontline nurses and our patients. Our hard work proved successful – when the ballots were counted, the majority of candidates that we endorsed were elected.

For our next lobby day, Tuesday, May 20, we’re joining with fellow healthcare unions from across the state, including PEF, CSEA, CWA and 1199SEIU, to lobby for safe staffing and against workplace violence.