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NUHW participates in Mental Health Matters Day

NUHW was a proud co-sponsor this month of the 2023 Mental Health Matters Day in Sacramento. The one-day event, organized by Mental Health America of California, brings together advocates for ...

NUHW expands presence at Keck-USC healthcare system

With USC reducing available overtime and subcontracting out work, 20 workers at the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center voted overwhelmingly to increase their power as members of NUHW. The newest NUHW ...

Javier Gomez

Queer activist Javier Gomez organized his high school classmates to protest a piece of homophobic legislation in Florida.

Olivia Julianna

Olivia Julianna is a political strategist with a youth-led nonprofit that uses social media to educate, agitate, and raise funds for progressive causes.

James Baldwin

James Baldwin was a writer and social critic whose work explored intricate issues of race, sexuality, and identity in mid-20th century America.

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland workers authorize second strike

Workers are preparing for a three-day strike after UCSF refused to make movement in contract negotiations following a one-day strike in April. No strike date has been set. Oakland, Calif. ...

Kindred San Diego workers ratify contract with 26 percent average wage increases

NUHW members at Kindred San Diego have ratified a contract that will raise average wages 26 percent over three years. The contract marks a major victory for nearly 100 NUHW ...

Ken Rogers

Ken Rogers is a psychologist dedicated to making sure everyone has access to quality mental health care.

Ilana Marcucci-Morris

Ilana Marcucci-Morris, LCSW, uses her position to fight oppressive systems and advocate for patients’ rights.

Fighting to save birthing services in Petaluma

NUHW members are standing united with their registered nurse colleagues to make Providence, the largest hospital chain on the West Coast, reopen the birthing center at Petaluma Valley Hospital. More ...

Member Profile: Marlene Castro

The highly-respected Seton Medical Center social worker and case manager helped her colleagues secure their first contract.

Historic LGBTQ+ organization honors NUHW

NUHW was named Organization of the Year by the Stonewall Democratic Club, the largest LGBTQ+, feminist, and progressive political advocacy organization in Southern California.