Cambridge Medical Center RNs, community residents walk for patient safety
More than 100 nurses and community members filled the sidewalks around Cambridge Medical Center yesterday to raise awareness about hospital contract proposals that would put patient safety at risk.
"We are calling on the hospital to agree to a fair contract that puts patients over profits," said MNA Cambridge Co-Chair Katie Williams, RN. "Allina is asking us to make unreasonable concessions – on top of staff cuts already imposed. We are saying 'no' to proposals that disrespect the important work nurses do – and threaten the quality of care our patients, who are our families, friends and neighbors in this community – now receive."
Nurses are concerned that hospital proposals will result in fewer nurses taking care of more patients at one time, taking away nurses' ability to provide patients with the quality care they deserve.
"We are standing up for a contract that makes sure nurses can do what we do best - care for our patients," said Williams. "We want a hospital that attracts and keeps quality nurses."
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About MNA:
With more than 20,000 members in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, MNA is the leading organization for registered nurses in the Midwest and is among the oldest and largest representatives of RNs for collective bargaining in the nation. Established in 1905, MNA is a multi-purpose organization that fosters high standards for nursing education and practice, and works to advance the profession through legislative activity. MNA is an affiliate of National Nurses United.
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About NNU:
National Nurses United, with close to 185,000 members in every state, is the largest union and professional association of registered nurses in U.S. history.
NNU was founded in 2009, unifying three of the most active, progressive organizations in the U.S. - and the major voices of unionized nurses - in the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee, United American Nurses, and Massachusetts Nurses Association. |
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