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A birthday remembrance, from a sister to her hero

May 08, 2020

The following was sent on May 8 to NYSNA from Lorelie Villapaña, sister of Susan Sisgundo, a NYSNA Nurse who fell victim this past April to COVID-19. The occassion was what would have been Susan's 51st birthday.

RNs wanted for New York State Contact Tracer Jobs

May 07, 2020

New York State is building an army of contact tracers to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Registered nurses and other healthcare professionals are encouraged to apply, especially for the Team Supervisor positions.

COVID-19 Related Workers Compensation Notice

April 27, 2020

No one knows the long-term health effects of COVID-19 exposure, so it’s essential that you protect your right to medical care and wage replacement through New York’s workers’ compensation system.

On Workers Memorial Day, NYSNA Honors Fallen Nurses

April 26, 2020

Tuesday, April 28, is Workers Memorial Day, a day the labor movement remembers workers killed or injured on the job.

Remembering Robert V. Piemonte, EdD, RN, FAAN

April 21, 2020

Wall Street Journal Reports on NYSNA Lawsuits

April 20, 2020

Reprinted from the Wall Street Journal for Monday, April 20, 2020.

Union says dangerous work guidelines and protective gear shortages helped spread Covid-19 among nurses, their families and patients

by Shalini Ramachandran

Upstate COVID Nurses Corps: Volunteer Today!

April 20, 2020

Thank you for your incredible service to the health of New York during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your courage, commitment, and professional expertise are carrying the Upstate communities through the crisis.