Contents
Welcome from the Board of Directors
Who We Are
4 About California Nurses Association
5 About National Nurses United
Our History
6 More Than 100 Years of RN Power
13 What a Difference Two Decades Make
How We Are Organized
14 Professional Association and RN Union
16 The Online World of CNA and NNU
19 Elected Nurse Leadership Structure
Patient Advocacy — Our Guiding Principle
21 Know Your Practice
22 RN Safe Staffing Ratios
27 Collective Advocacy
34 Legislative Advocacy
37 Social Advocacy
Get Involved
40 Make a Difference in Your Facility
43 Make a Difference in Your Community
Know Your Rights
44 Your Right to Representation
45 Claim Your Overtime
47 Claim and Report Missed Breaks
Workplace Issues
49 The Organizing Model in Your Facility
50 Grievance Policy and Organizing
Your Membership
53 What You Need to Know
Contact Us
54 CNA/NNU Offices Nationw ide
