NOTES ON NURSING
Rep. Erin Murphy Is New House Majority Leader House Democrats have elected former MNA Executive Director, Erin Murphy as House Majority Leader.
… Read more about: MNA Daily NewsScan, November 9, 2012: Congrats Rep. Erin Murphy »
HEALTH CARE
Hospitals Gamble on Urgent Care To Keep Patients Healthy When Stephen Wheeler realized he had an aching, swollen finger, he called his primary care doctor, who works for MedStar Health.
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LABOR NEWS
Election Results are a Victory For All Families AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka says the Obama win moves nation on a “path of sanity and shared prosperity.”
After Winning Back Legislature, Dems Take Care Not to “Overstep.” Spending the last two years in the minority has been a sobering experience for DFLers.
… Read more about: MNA Daily NewsScan, November 7, 2012: Elections Reflections; Long shifts=RN burnout »
LABOR
Union workers help with Hurricane Sandy cleanup: Along one the hardest-hit stretches of New York waterfront, union workers fixed Internet connections, disconnected gas pipes to prevent explosions and patrolled the streets in cop cars and ambulances.
… Read more about: MNA Daily NewsScan, November 5, 2012 – Union Workers Clean Up Post-Sandy, CA RNs on Strike »
LABOR
The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra has canceled concerts through the end of the year.
… Read more about: MNA Daily NewsScan, November 2, 2012 – CA Nurses on Strike; SPCO Lockout Continues »
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Dressed as mindless zombies, nurses took to Main Street in Bagley on Halloween to call attention to Sanford hospital management proposals that they said are “scary” when it comes to protecting patient safety.
… Read more about: Video Recap: Bagley Nurses Halloween Action »
We want to take a quick moment to recognize MNA’s 2012 Bettye Shogren Health and Safety Award winner, Lara Norkus-Crampton, for her tireless efforts in environmental health.
… Read more about: Congrats to MNA RN Lara Norkus-Crampton! »
LABOR
Labor and community groups are gearing up to defeat a measure on the California ballot in November aimed at undermining the ability of unions to financially support election campaigns.
… Read more about: MNA Daily NewsScan, October 31, 2012 – 3,200 California RNs Prepare to Strike »
LABOR
Halloween Action: Dressed as mindless zombies, nurses will take to Main Street in Bagley from 12-4 pm on Halloween to call attention to Sanford hospital management proposals that they say are “scary” when it comes to protecting patient safety.
… Read more about: MNA Daily NewsScan, October 30, 2012 – Bagley Nurses Prep for “Scary” Action »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Sara Dorner, MNA, 651-260-4864 cell or sara.dorner@mnnurses.org
“Zombie” Nurses hold Halloween Event on “The Sanford Scare” in Bagley
BAGLEY, Minnesota (October 29, 2102) – Dressed as mindless zombies, nurses will take to Main Street in Bagley from 12-4 pm on Halloween to call attention to Sanford hospital management proposals that they say are “scary” when it comes to protecting patient safety.
… Read more about: Press Release: “Zombie” Nurses to hold Halloween Event on “The Sanford Scare” in Bagley »
LABOR NEWS
From The Star Tribune: Employers are getting more aggressive with “Take it or leave it” offers and turning to lockouts more and more as a bargaining tactic.
… Read more about: MNA Daily NewsScan, October 29, 2012 – Lockouts on the Rise »
Nursing issues are at stake in this election. With a nurse-friendly legislature we can:
Many MNA-endorsed candidates are in close races and help from nurses could put them over the top.
… Read more about: 11 Days to Campaign for RN Values »