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2014 EDITORIAL INDEX 22 N A T I O N A L N U R S E W W W . N A T I O N A L N U R S E S U N I T E D . O R G D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 4 NNU RN leaders join in people's climate summit in Peru. December p. 11. Common Purpose, Common Struggle. Like U.S. RNs, nurses in Honduras are fighting for the health of their patients against the forces of corporate healthcare and privatization. December p. 14. — [ L ] — LEGISLATION Chicago RNs gather at Danny Davis' office to remind him of Robin Hood Tax pledge. January/February p. 10. Washington, D.C. nurses call on council to pass emergency ratios legislation. March p. 9. On anniversary of MLK's death, supporters champion his work for equality through Robin Hood Tax. April/May p. 5. California legislative update. April/May p. 10. VA nurses applaud bill to improve collective bargaining rights of VA employees. April/May p. 12. — [ N ] — NURSING PRACTICE Trouble on the Horizon. Top five things RNs must know about where healthcare is heading. January/February p. 12. — [ O ] — OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Sounding the Alarm. During this Ebola crisis, NNU nurses have been the nation's leaders in advocating for the health and safety of workers and patients, as well as the public. September/October p. 12. Minnesota RNs call on government to apply OSHA standards to Ebola prep. November p. 8. Michigan nurses win contract language for Ebola protections at one hospital, seek similar statewide standards. November p. 9. The Talking is Over. After two months of protests and warnings about lack of Ebola preparedness, RNs in California secure landmark, model standards and continue their actions to win the same nationwide. November p. 12. Timeline of NNU's campaign for Ebola safeguards. November p. 14. ORGANIZING San Francisco Sutter RNs overcome union busting to join CNA. January/February p. 5. Minnesota RNs at ER and urgent care center unionize. March p. 6. Verdugo Hills RNs unionize. April/May p. 11. Minnesota nurses at Lakewood Health Center unionize. July/August p. 12. Veterans Administration RNs in San Diego unionize. September/October p. 4. Athol Hospital nurses in Massachusetts unionize. September/October p. 8. ORGANIZATION Like Nothing on Earth. At CNA/NNOC conventions, RNs discuss and tackle topics they won't encounter anywhere else. September/October p. 16. — [ P ] — POLITICS Michigan RNs gear up for election season. June p. 9. PROFILES Conversations with Kay. Staff nurse rebellion, part 1. January/February p. 9. Conversations with Kay. Staff nurse rebellion, part 2. March p. 7. Conversations with Kay. Staff nurse rebellion, part 3. April/ May p. 7. Conversations with Kay. The first years of the new CNA. June p. 7. Conversations with Kay. On why healthcare is not a commodity, and patients aren't "customers." July/August p. 7. Baby's death exposes danger of Kaiser's service cuts, say RNs as they start negotiations. July/August p. 8. Conversations with Kay. Old, sexist customs in nursing. September/October p. 7. Conversations with Kay. On the importance of thorough nurs- ing assessments. November p. 7. Conversations with Kay. On nurses' historically low wages and how unionization makes a difference. December p. 7. PUBLIC HEALTH Lifesavers. As public health professionals, RNs are natural advocates and leaders for environmental justice. July/August p. 14. Sounding the Alarm. During this Ebola crisis, NNU nurses have been the nation's leaders in advocating for the health and safety of workers and patients, as well as the public. September/October p. 12. The Talking is Over. After two months of protests and warnings about lack of Ebola preparedness, RNs in California secure landmark, model standards and continue their actions to win the same nationwide. November p. 12. Timeline of NNU's campaign for Ebola safeguards. November p. 14.