Next Tuesday, the U.S. Senate is finally reconvening in Washington after a weeks-long recess. Meanwhile, nurses haven't had a single break from the harsh realities of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Due to our government's inactions, nurses have had to face unsafe working conditions, a lack of PPE, and constant uncertainty and stress.
As the Senate returns next week, we must keep the pressure on our lawmakers to make sure that nurses have the proper equipment and safety measures during this global pandemic.
If we can get 100,000 more signatures by next Tuesday, we'll be able to send them the message that nurses need critical protections, loud and clear:
A recent survey of 23,000 nurses in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and four territories found that a whopping 87 percent of respondents reported having to reuse a single-use disposable respirator or mask with a COVID-19 patient. This is unacceptable.
Fortunately, the HEROES Act legislation passed by the House of Representatives includes key provisions that would finally get lifesaving PPE to frontline workers. Now, we've got to push the Senate to make that act law.
Nurses' lives are at risk, and we are counting on you to speak up as we fight on the front lines to protect the public. While we keep you safe, we need your help to keep us safe. Add your name today in support of the HEROES Act.
Yours in action,
National Nurses United
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