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SEIU Nurses Set Priorities at 2010 Nurse Legislative Conference

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More than 125 nurses from six different SEIU locals attended the 2010 legislative conference

SEIU nurses from around the state gathered at the 2010 Nurse Alliance of California Legislative Conference May 4 and 5 to hear updates on healthcare reforms taking place in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento, and how that will impact our patients and our daily work as RNs. “Last year, we called the code on healthcare,” said Ann Kempski, SEIU’s director of Health Policy. “Now we can say it’s in the progressive care unit—not perfect, but improving.”

New Study Shows Our Nurse-Patient Ratio Law is Saving Lives

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A new study released from Health Services Research shows the California nurse-patient staffing ratio law law is having a dramatic effect on our society, is preventing the deaths of thousands of people, and has improved nurse retention in California. “We can all be proud, this study clearly shows the dramatic impact that nurse citizens can have,” said Local 1021 RN Lorraine Thiebaud (pictured).

Victory! Nurse Efforts Stop Dangerous SB 1111

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SB 1111, a dangerous bill that was a misguided “reform” effort to deal with the problems of the BRN (Board of Registered Nursing) was defeated in Sacramento. Our SEIU Nurse Alliance of California is committed to safe patient care and believes the BRN needs to be improved, but efforts such as SB 1111 are clearly not the way to do it.

Nurse Alliance Keeps Pressure on BRN

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Nurse Alliance of California representatives attended recent BRN board meetings as part of our ongoing efforts to pressure the Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) around issues that greatly concern RNs, including the administration of insulin in schools.

Hospital Safety Bill Becomes Law Thanks to SEIU

AB 1083, an SEIU supported bill that would require hospitals to conduct annual reviews of their security and safety assessments, was signed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger on October 11th! It has officially been filed with the Secretary of State's office.

Second Victory for SEIU Nurse Alliance on Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standards

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A quick response by SEIU nurses kept the California Department of Public Health from weakening the new Aerosol Transmissable Disease Standard on the eve of its official implementation.

Controversy: Governor Takes Sweeping Action Against the BRN

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Governor Schwarzenegger has moved to replace four members of the Board of Registered Nurses (BRN), an action that many SEIU nurses find alarming. The governor's moves may end up jeopardizing patient care in California, given that Schwarzegger has made it clear he wants government to play a bigger role in regulating the practice of registered nursing.
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1000 SEIU Members Rally at State Capitol

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On January 23 SEIU members called on Governor Schwarzenegger to wake up and treat our budget crisis with the urgency Californians deserve.

SEIU Nurses Help Obama to Victory

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SEIU nurses were a big part of why Obama succeeded on Election Day!
Thanks for making your voice be heard.

Read more about how our union helped elect Obama

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The SEIU Nurse Alliance of California encouarges all nurses who are California residents to register to vote.

If you're not already registered, please use the link below to start the process today. You can fill out a registration form online that will be mailed to you for your signature.
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