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NYC Health + Hospitals RNs Win Groundbreaking New Contract
NYSNA nurses achieved an incredible contract at New York City Health + Hospitals (NYC H+H) and Mayorals Agencies . We have been organizing for several months, leading rallies , appearing on the news , and talking to legislators about the importance of …
COVID-19: Safety/Advocacy Tools
As the Coronavirus Pandemic continues to unfold, NYSNA’s Health and Safety team will provide periodic updates to deliver the news that nurses need to know. Take Action NEW: NYSNA encourages all RNs to document your day to protect yourself, patients, and …
Nurses and Patient Advocates Say “No Medicaid Cuts!”
More than one in four New Yorkers relies on Medicaid. It is the backbone of healthcare in the state. Elected officials are proposing to balance the New York State budget through cutting state funding to Medicaid by $2.5 billion, which would be a loss of …
Census 2020: Count Us In!
Be part of the effort to make sure our communities are counted in the 2020 Census ! Nurses are joining with labor to make sure our communities are able to receive the healthcare, educational and other resources we need. Starting March 12 , households will …
Our Members are caring for patients amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
NYSNA nurses continue to staff the front lines in the battle against COVID-19. The number of New Yorkers infected with the virus continues to increase. We are preparing for that surge in patients. We have insisted that our PPE is up to standard. Our …
COVID-19 UPDATE, MARCH 15: School Closures/Survey
Important! NYSNA Member Child Care Survey We have just received notification from the Mayor’s Office that the NY City Public Schools will be closed to students effective Monday, March 16, 2020 . The NYC school closings are in addition to …
Safe nurses, safe communities: the union approach to managing the COVID-19 crisis
UPDATED: March 19, 2020 Download and distribute the latest NYSNA COVID-19 Update Flier Providing Care, Often Without Tools We Need NYSNA members at many facilities are routinely being asked to provide care for patients with confirmed of suspected COVID-19 …
Virtual Town Hall: Capital Region healthcare crisis: Weds., Mar. 18
Join us Wednesday night, March 18 for a Virtual Town Hall: Capital Region healthcare crisis: How can the Community and Healthcare workers be prepared ? RSVP Today | Informational Flier (.pdf) Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Pat Fahy will co-host this …
Nurses helping nurses: Nurses House COVID-19 Fund
Nurses House , a national organization dedicated to helping RNs in need, offers assistance with housing and medical expenses to RNs who are seriously ill, injured, disabled or facing other dire circumstances. When possible, Nurses House attempts to assist …
COVID-19 Nursing Practice Virtual Meetings
NYSNA's Nursing Education and Practice Team will be holding virtual town hall meetings every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting Monday, March 30 . NYSNA members are invited to join these meetings that explore legal and moral practice issues during the …