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National Federation of Nurses
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Ohio Nurses AssociationOhio Nurses Association joins other We Are Ohio members to deliver 1.3 million signatures to the Secretary of State’s office. Uniting to Defeat Anti-Worker Legislation that Puts Patients’ Lives at Risk

Ohio Nurses Association (ONA) is celebrating a victory in the road to repealing SB 5, legislation that would strip workers of their rights to collectively bargain.

Collecting five times the required number of signatures to put a referendum on the ballot to repeal SB5, ONA and the We Are Ohio coalition are modeling the power of worker unity in preserving our civil liberties and ability to bargain for safe and fair workplace conditions.

But there’s more work to be done…Read more for how you can get involved and helpful lessons learned from this process.
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Kelly McLeanNFN member Kelly McLean shares her story of violence at NFN’s 2011 Labor Academy. Courtesy Casey Campbell. Eliminating Violence—Both Physical and Psychological—Against Nurses

  • Last time, we told you Kelly McLean’s story of being beaten unconscious by a patient while her unit was understaffed. The physical scars have healed but what’s been worse is the psychological violence she’s experienced since returning to work. Read more.
  • Unfortunately, Kelly’s story is not unique. Read the compelling stories of other NFN members, including Jeaux’s perspective on experiencing violence as a male nurse. Share your story, too.
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NFN's first Federation AssemblyNFN’s first Federation Assembly. Courtesy Casey Campbell. Your National Union at Work

  • Reducing violence against nurses is one of NFN’s twonational policy priorities. We’re also working to establish an optimal staffing model. We’ll keep you updated on our two taskforces working in these areas and how you can be involved.
  • NFN concluded its first Federation Assembly, setting priorities and the stage for another two years of success.Read the recap.
  • The Second Annual Labor Academy provided members with the opportunity to learn how to become a more effective advocates, connect with one another, share resources and problem solve issues relating to violence in their workplaces.

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NFN at Madison, Wisconsin Fighting Anti-Union Legislation that Puts Patients’ Lives in Jeopardy For nurses, legislation that would strip workers of their rights in Wisconsin, Ohio and elsewhere is a matter of life or death. Read moreabout how you can support Ohio Nurses Association and workers everywhere. See photos of NFN in Madison and watchNFN president Barbara Crane’s speech to thousands gathered in the Capitol. 

 

 
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KellyMcLean Violence Against Nurses: Eliminating the Cycle of Abuse

  • Kelly McLean was one of almost a half million nurses who were violently assaulted while on duty last year. Sadly, nurses experience more violence on the job than any other profession. Read other stories and share yours.
  • NFN’s Second Annual Labor Academy is May 13–15 in Chicago. The theme is the dynamics of violence in the workplace and how nurses can lead the way in abolishing the cycle of abuse.Do you have something to say about violence against nurses? We’re looking for posters/visual arts presentations (award conferred) that will add to the exchange of ideas at the Academy. Learn more. 
  • To raise awareness of the state’s new law that makes violence against nurses a felony, the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) launches a poster campaign: “Committing violence against a nurse is a shame and now a felony.”
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NFN at the White HousePhoto: Luke Sharret/The New York Times/Redux What’s New from Your National Union

  • Based on member input, NFN has developed a new, national policy platform—a roadmap for how it will improve working conditions for nurses and, therefore, patient care.
  • Want to shape the direction of your national union? Learn more about how to become a delegate and attend NFN’s bi-annual founding convention.
  • NFN is nurse led and member driven. Download our brochure and read more about your national union leadership.