Unionized Nurses, Healthcare Advocates & Activists to Rally for Safe Staffing at NJ Hospitals
On Thursday, May 11th, unionized nurses and other healthcare workers will rally outside the State House in Trenton to push legislators to pass NJ-S304/A4536 (Vitale/Jimenez). This law mandates enforceable nurse staffing levels in hospitals. Understaffing is driving the healthcare system to the brink of collapse and needlessly threatening patient care.
When: 12:00 Noon on Thursday, May 11, 2023
Where: Outside the State House Annex (131-137 West State Street, Trenton 08608)
Who: A coalition of unionized nurses, healthcare workers & legislators:
- Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE)
- NJ AFL-CIO
- JNESO
- NJNU
- 1199J AFSCME
- 1199 SEIU
- USW
- CWA 1036 and NJ Legislators
What: Nurses and healthcare workers will share experiences of how short staffing is causing the healthcare workforce to leave their profession in record numbers.