4 News Briefs
NNU sponsors federal bill to prevent workplace
violence 5 | Minnesota nurses' president to serve
on presidential task force 6 | RNs defeat state
waivers of safe staffing; Nurses applaud intro
of CalCare single-payer bill 7 | Michigan nurses
unionize at two facilities 8 | Chicago Ingalls nurses
ratify historic first contract; RNs top Gallup's
poll of most trusted and ethical professions
again 9 | Northern California Sutter RNs unionize
10 | Rideout Memorial and Seton nurses settle
new contracts; Bay Area behavioral health RNs
unionize; Chicago RNs at Community First call
for fair contract and workplace protections after
two colleague deaths and an OSHA fine.
11 Caring Out Loud
Our fight is unrelenting in 2021, and our voices are
louder than ever.
By Bonnie Castillo, RN
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What Doesn't Kill You
Four nurse survivors of Covid-19 share their stories
of incredible grit, determination, and resilience.
By Chuleenan Svetvilas
16 Taking Your Best Shot
Covid-19 vaccinations are an important part of a
comprehensive infectious disease control program.
18 Action Figures
Thousands of RNs, techs, and aides protested on
Jan. 27 to put patients first.
20 In Memoriam
Honoring NNU RN members who've died while
fighting Covid-19.
Contents
ON THE COVER: National Nurses United nurse
leaders getting their Covid-19 vaccinations!
Clockwise from top left: Dolores Trujillo, RN;
Tinny Abogado, RN; Marissa Lee, RN; Candy
Matzke, RN.
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