May 31st, 2020
NUHW statement on police violence against African Americans
Everyone has a right to live in peace without fear of being targeted for violence because of one’s skin color. The recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery by current or former law enforcement officers is a haunting illustration that our nation continues to devalue the lives of black people and that […]
May 29th, 2020
May 2020 PULSE
In May, NUHW members won new contracts at four hospitals, helped advance a critical mental health parity bill in the State Senate, made videos promoting our COVID-19 Healthcare Workers Bill of Rights, and welcomed Stanislaus County Jail workers, who voted unanimously to join our union. Check out the stories below, and be sure to follow […]
May 28th, 2020
NUHW members win new contract at Petaluma Valley Hospital
NUHW members at Petaluma Valley Hospital overwhelmingly ratified a new contract this month that will increase wages and maintain health benefits. The approximately 160 workers, who include radiology technicians, nursing assistants and housekeepers, fought hard and stuck together to resist takeaways sought by their employer, Providence St. Joseph Health. Despite reporting a $20 million profit […]
May 28th, 2020
You can fill out the Census electronically
It’s critically important that everyone living in the U.S. completes the Census. And, this year, you don’t have to wait for the census to come in the mail; you can complete it online. Click here to fill out a census report. The census, which is taken every 10 years, affects the amount of funding your […]
May 27th, 2020
Members promote NUHW’s COVID-19 Healthcare Workers Bill of Rights
NUHW members have taken to social media to help promote our union’s COVID-19 Healthcare Workers Bill of Rights. Members throughout California have taken part in short videos to promote each of the ten items NUHW advocates for keeping workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and during future pandemics. Eight videos have been released and more […]