First Hearing for HB285 – The Nurse Workforce and Safe Patient Care Act WHAT: In response to the relentless advocacy and unwavering commitment of nurses, health professionals, and allies across …
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Nurses and Health Professionals Rally at Ohio Statehouse for Safe Staffing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2024 Columbus, Ohio – Today, nurses and health professionals from around Ohio rallied for safe staffing at the 2024 Nurses & Health Professionals Lobby Day …
Salem Regional Medical Center Nurses Ratify New Contract with the Hospital
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2024 Salem Regional Medical Center Nurses Ratify New Contract with the Hospital Nurses voted on ratification of the contract on April 20 and 21 Salem, …
Salem Regional Medical Center Nurses Issue Strike Notice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2024 Salem, Ohio –– Nurses at Salem Regional Medical Center, represented by the Ohio Nurses Association (ONA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), have …
BMT Nurses Ratify First Union Contract with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2024 Columbus, Ohio –– Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator Nurses (BMT RNs) at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC), a new local unit of …
Myth Busters: The Truth about Ohio House Bill 285
Anthony Caldwell, Director of Governmental Affairs and Political Advocacy, Ohio Nurses Association In the ongoing battle for safe and high-quality patient care, opponents of safe staffing legislation have persistently …
OSU Nurses Organization March on OSUWMC Board of Trustees for Safe Staffing and Workplace Safety
Columbus, Ohio – November 14, 2023 – Today, registered nurses with the Ohio State University Nurses Organization (OSUNO) marched into the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) Board of …
Ohio Nurses Association Names New President and Executive Director
Columbus, Ohio – November 7, 2023 – The Ohio Nurses Association (ONA), a recognized leader and advocate for Ohio nurses, has named Rick Lucas BSN, RN, CCRN as its new …
Ohio Nurses Association Announces Safe Staffing Standards Bill
The Nurse Workforce & Safe Patient Care Act first of its kind in Ohio Columbus, Ohio – September 27, 2023 – The Ohio Nurses Association (ONA), the voice for more …
Ohio State Surgical Techs Vote to Join Union
First group of surgical techs to unionize with ONA spans entire OSU Healthcare System Columbus, Ohio – September 6, 2023 – Surgical Technologists at The Ohio State University’s Wexner …