4 News Briefs
Bill introduced in California to establish
Medicare-style system 5 | Bill to restore VA
nurses' rights introduced; Minnesota RNs back
state single-payer 6 | Safe staffing ratios bill
reintroduced in Ohio 7 | Robin Hood Tax
reintroduced 8 | Kaiser LAMC nurses win
historic contract; More Kaiser RNs unionize
9 | Californians deliver "No ACA cuts, Medicare
for all" message to Congressional leader;
Maine RNs and activists demand senator
attend health forum
10 Which Side Are You On?
Providing healthcare for humans or healthcare
for profit leads to vastly different solutions for our
crisis.
By RoseAnn DeMoro
12 In Their Shoes
In light of the Trump administration's stance
on refugees, RN Tveen Kirkpatrick shares her
own family's story of seeking asylum in the
United States.
By Kari Jones
14 Follow the Leader
At historic meeting of chief nurse reps, RNs
take stock and prepare for battle.
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ON THE COVER: Registered nurses joined
with other providers, labor unions, health-
care activists, seniors, and students on
Feb. 22 to kick off the introduction of
S.B. 562, a California bill to establish a
Medicare-style system for the Golden State.
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