Nurses and health professionals

Coronavirus information

What you need to know to be prepared and protected against COVID-19 virus.

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We regret to announce that the AFT NHP Professional Issues Conference has been postponed until further notice.

Members in Action

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Contract raises the bar for nurses

Ohio State University Nurses Organization members laid the groundwork for their plan to achieve a landmark agreement.

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Breaking new ground

Behavior technicians and administrative staff at CARD Portland-East is the first center to unionize to improve working conditions.

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Safe care, safe work

Nurses and health professionals find solutions to address corporatization and consolidation

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Nurses organize for change

Fed up with unsafe staffing, nurses are taking a stand to demand better working conditions.

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Workplace violence

Raising awareness and decreasing expectations that workplace violence should be an expected and accepted risk for healthcare professionals.

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The opioid crisis

The AFT offers a resource guide and a training to address the opioid crisis for all members.

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Nurses and Healthcare News

10/31/2012
Union workers lead the way in hurricane recovery
10/25/2012
Wisconsin battles inspire nurse to run for office
10/24/2012
Broad coalition fights voter suppression efforts
10/22/2012
AFT kicks off Election 2012 bus tour in Ohio
10/17/2012
Johnson visits union-run health clinic in Haiti
10/16/2012
Spending cuts totaling $1.2 trillion will hurt, unless Congress acts to stop sequestration
10/04/2012
AFT affiliate leads effort to move ALEC out of New Jersey
09/17/2012
Better work environments for nurses result in fewer medication errors

Nurses and Healthcare Our Positions

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Safe staffing

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Patients before profits

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COVID-19 and Racial Equity

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RT @hpaeaft: Most of the state’s hospitals were just not prepared for the pandemic,” says Barbara Rosen, RN, first vice-president @hpaeaft…

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Too many nurses & health professionals live with #PTSD as a result of #MoralInjury. Your story matters. That’s wh… t.co/WWa1OCSWhi

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RT @myWSNA: Sign up now! @AFTHealthcare is hosting a free webinar 7/21 noon PDT on @theNAMedicine's “The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Chart…

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Health & Safety for All

Where we work, learn and go to heal can have an enormous impact on our health and well-being. Learn more about health and safety in the workplace, and download our informational material.