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  Max Cotterill · [email protected]
October 7, 2021 at 9:02 PM

“Signed, tens of thousands of your customers”

In October, we’re continuing to take action at CVS stores across the country — and for maximum impact, we set a goal to reach 500 total stores by the end of the month. Last month, hundreds of activists and nurses in 27 states took action at CVS locations across the country as part of our Nati…
  Nurses' Campaign To Win Medicare For All · [email protected]
October 5, 2021 at 5:31 PM

Manchin & Sinema

Two senators are trying to water down the spending bill at the eleventh hour and strip out major priorities. We have a $3.5 trillion budget bill – known as the Build Back Better Act – which would not only expand Medicare and lower drug prices, but also deliver universal pre-k for 3 & 4 ye…
  Max Cotterill · [email protected]
September 30, 2021 at 3:52 PM

Our demands are on the line

Our Medicare expansion priorities are on the line this week. Our Medicare expansion priorities are on the line this week. It all hinges on whether Congress passes the budget reconciliation package.   Here’s the bad news: There are a handful of Congressional members who are hoping to strip out…
  Jasmine & Max · [email protected]
September 28, 2021 at 8:45 PM

Class is in session!

We officially kicked off our second-ever Medicare for All Leadership School last week with 45 volunteer leaders. Last week, we officially kicked off our second-ever Medicare for All Leadership School with 45 volunteer leaders who are taking their skills to the next level. Together they are gr…
  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]
September 23, 2021 at 10:21 PM

CVS gave us a response

We’ve been putting on the pressure. CVS responded to us – and you’ve got to read what they said. Ever since CVS Health made a $5 million donation to the number one dark-money group fighting Medicare for All, we’ve taken every opportunity to hold them accountable.1 The company gave a statement…
  National Nurses United · [email protected]
September 21, 2021 at 10:11 PM

< 10% of the population in low-income countries are fully vaccinated

We’re coming to you today with an exciting opportunity: So far, less than 10 percent of the population in low-income countries — and less than 4 percent of Africa’s population — are fully vaccinated. Around the world, millions of health care workers have not had their shots. By contrast, stud…
  Max Cotterill · [email protected]
September 18, 2021 at 10:02 PM

We’re visiting hundreds of CVS stores today

Today's the day Today's the day. Medicare for All activists are taking action at CVS stores across the country to send a clear message to CVS Health: We won't accept your efforts to undermine Medicare for All. Take a look at the map of all the CVS stores visited so far – then will you help us …
  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]
September 16, 2021 at 11:02 PM

Follow the money

These representatives chose pharmaceutical industry profits over people’s lives. We must hold them accountable. Yesterday, three Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted NO on giving Medicare the power to negotiate lower drug prices in the upcoming reconciliation package.  …
  Nurses' Campaign To Win Medicare For All · [email protected]
September 14, 2021 at 9:31 PM

We’re taking action against CVS

You won’t want to miss this. Sign up to take action at a CVS near you this weekend to fight back against their anti-Medicare for All efforts → This May, news broke that CVS Health, the largest health care corporation on the planet, had quietly become the largest single donor to the corporate …
  Nurses' Campaign To Win Medicare For All · [email protected]
September 8, 2021 at 9:41 PM

How we’re fighting back against CVS:

Tomorrow, join us for a panel discussion on CVS Health, the future of health care, and the fight for Medicare for All. In the middle of the pandemic, CVS Health quietly became the number one funder of anti-Medicare for All efforts. They’ve dumped $5 million so far into the number one dark-mo…
  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]
September 8, 2021 at 1:01 AM

Handwritten letters

There’s no replacement for a personalized, handwritten letter. Sign up to write postcards to voters in key Medicare for All priority districts →  What if I told you that personal, handwritten letters were one of the most effective ways to contact voters and ask them to take action?  It’s tru…
  Nurses' Campaign To Win Medicare For All · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 10:51 PM

Fall plans

We’re excited to report back on what we’ve achieved so far and what’s next for the rest of the year. Back in March, we sent you a campaign update about our plans for the rest of the year. Today, we’re excited to share another update with you to report back on what we’ve achieved so far and w…
  Nurses' Campaign To Win Medicare For All · [email protected]
August 30, 2021 at 11:56 PM

“The Amazon of health care”

We need to hold CVS accountable for their efforts to undermine Medicare for All. This May, in the middle of a pandemic that has killed millions world-wide, it was reported that CVS Health had quietly made a $5 million donation last year to the number one dark-money lobbying group fighting Med…
  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]
August 27, 2021 at 9:43 PM

Bernie’s words to NNU:

In case you missed it, here’s some of what he shared. Yesterday, we hosted our Medicare for All National Strategy Call, where we were joined by longtime Medicare for All champion, Senator Bernie Sanders. Senator Sanders shared valuable insight about the current fight to improve and expand Med…
  Nurses' Campaign To Win Medicare For All · [email protected]
August 25, 2021 at 7:09 PM

BREAKING: Bernie Sanders is joining our Strategy Call tomorrow.

Senator Bernie Sanders is joining our National Strategy Call tomorrow to give an important update on what’s ahead in Congress. Will you join? We have some news to share. Senator Bernie Sanders will be speaking on our National Strategy Call tomorrow to give an important update on the current fi…
  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]
August 24, 2021 at 10:41 PM

$140 billion in unpaid medical bills

Americans owe nearly twice as much medical debt as was previously known. According to a new study reported by the New York Times, health care has officially become the United States’ largest source of debt owed to collections agencies.1 The new research found collection agencies held $140 bi…
  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]
August 20, 2021 at 8:02 PM

This Thursday

These strategy calls are a key way that we keep our movement united and informed. Don’t miss it. We’re coming up on some big events this Fall that could change the game for our work to win Medicare for All. We need to get organized, which is why we’re circling up as a movement, and we want yo…
  Jasmine & Max · [email protected]
August 18, 2021 at 4:36 PM

Spending the most for the worst health care

Just one more reason it’s time for Medicare for All. A stunning new report ranks the U.S. dead last in health care among the wealthiest countries, despite spending the most.1 The report, which surveyed tens of thousands of patients and doctors across 11 different countries, considered five di…
  Nurses' Campaign To Win Medicare For All · [email protected]
August 13, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Huge step forward for Medicare expansion

This was a hard-fought victory, but our work is not over. We have great news. The Senate passed a $3.5 trillion budget resolution on Wednesday, and it paves the way for funding critical Medicare improvements and expansion.   This was a hard-fought victory, but our work is not over. Here’s what…
  Jasmine & Max · [email protected]
August 11, 2021 at 11:11 PM

This is your last chance to apply for the Medicare for All Leadership School

The deadline to apply for the Medicare for All Leadership School is this Friday, August 13 at midnight. This is your last chance to apply for the Medicare for All Leadership School — the application closes this Friday at midnight.  If you’re interested in growing your skills as a leader in th…
  Jasmine & Max · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 8:21 PM

10 days left to apply

There’s 10 days left to apply for the next session of the Medicare for All Leadership School. Apply for the Medicare for All Leadership School before Aug 13 → Time is ticking. The deadline to apply for our second Medicare for All Leadership School is just 10 days away! This two-month virtual …
  Max Cotterill · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 8:41 PM

Medicare expansion: Final stretch.

Our window to secure Medicare improvements and expansion is now. We're in the final stretch. Congress may wrap up negotiations on the infrastructure package and budget resolution by as soon as next week. That means we all need to redouble our efforts to secure Medicare improvements and expans…
  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 8:47 PM

Will you host a text bank?

We’re coming to you today with an exciting opportunity: Earlier this year, we released our list of the 19 House Democrats who we believe are most likely to cosponsor HR 1976, the Medicare for All Act, next if they feel enough pressure from their constituents.  We also published a list of Cong…
  Max Cotterill · [email protected]
July 26, 2021 at 11:51 PM

We want to hear from you

How would Medicare expansion help you or your family? Share your story with us. This Friday (July 30) marks 56 years to the day that Medicare was signed into law.  For 56 years, this program has protected the health and well-being of millions of families. Now we have a chance to substantially…
  Jasmine & Max · [email protected]
July 23, 2021 at 9:03 PM

August 26th at 5pm PT/8pm ET

It’s time to reboot and touch base. It has been a busy few months for our movement, and we’re coming up on some big events that could change the game for our work to win Medicare for All.  Here are just a few things on the horizon: Medicare expansion and improvement: We’re working hard to m…
  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 10:32 PM

Your August recess plans

August recess has traditionally been a key place to make our presence known. Every August, members of Congress return to their home districts for a month-long break known as the August recess.  During this time, representatives traditionally host town hall meetings (this year virtually) to he…
  Jasmine & Max · [email protected]
July 16, 2021 at 10:04 PM

Will you apply?

We have an exciting new opportunity for you. The strength of our movement for Medicare for All is determined by the power of our on-the-ground organizing in communities across the country. That’s why we’re excited to announce that the application is live for our second Medicare for All Leader…
  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 12:12 AM

Sens. Casey and Toomey are critical

This is a big moment. Late last night, Senate Budget Committee Democrats announced their plans to expand Medicare to include dental, vision, and hearing benefits in the next budget reconciliation package. Late last night, Senate Budget Committee Democrats announced their plans to expand Medi…
  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]
July 9, 2021 at 7:22 PM

“Just in time” production must go

Our fragmented healthcare system was vastly unprepared to deal with a crisis of this magnitude – and our healthcare workers paid the price. In a New York Times article published last week, health care workers around the country detailed the crisis they are still facing, even in places that …
  Zenei Triunfo-Cortez, RN · [email protected]
July 2, 2021 at 7:52 PM

Join our teach-in to end vaccine apartheid

Together, let’s build a movement to ensure vaccine justice around the world. So far, less than 1% of vaccine doses have gone to low-income countries, as wealthy countries hoard 85% of available doses. Many nurses and other frontline workers still lack access to personal protective equipment, …
  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 5:33 PM

Sens. Casey and Toomey need to hear from you

This is a big moment. It’s Jasmine Ruddy, an organizer here at National Nurses United. I’m reaching out today because we have an opportunity right now to change millions of lives by expanding and improving Medicare in the next budget reconciliation package.  There are 3 key proposals we want …
  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 12:53 AM

An important update on the St. Vincent nurses strike:

Nurses at St. Vincent Hospital in Massachusetts have been striking for safe staffing levels, but Tenet is threatening their jobs. For over 100 days, hundreds of nurses at St. Vincent Hospital in Massachusetts have been striking for safe staffing levels — a critical policy that sets limits on …
  Max Cotterill · [email protected]
June 18, 2021 at 2:06 PM

Your member of Congress is crucial to expanding Medicare.

Your member of Congress will be a determining factor in whether these Medicare expansion policies make it into the bill. Right now, a number of proposals to expand and improve Medicare are in negotiations to be included in the American Families Plan — policies that may impact you and your lov…
  Lucy Geever-Conroy · [email protected]
June 16, 2021 at 8:50 PM

[Victory] Meet the newest cosponsor of Medicare for All

It’s through this type of deep organizing that we’ve been able to win nearly every new cosponsor thus far. Hi all, Lucy here. I’m a volunteer writing from my home district in northern California (CA-19) with some exciting news to share. We just got word last week that we won our campaign call…
  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]
June 15, 2021 at 9:15 PM

Will you show your solidarity with St. Vincent's nurses today?

The nurses of St. Vincent hospital are on strike for the safe staffing that we know protects patients and the community — and we’re standing with them. For the past 14 weeks, 700 nurses at St. Vincent Hospital in Massachusetts have been in the fight of their lives, striking for the safe staff…
  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]
June 9, 2021 at 10:11 PM

Our amazing graduates!

Our NNU Medicare for All Leadership School is making a big impact, and we’d be honored to have you join our next cohort. We have HUGE celebratory news to share! Last night, 30 students graduated from the first-ever cohort of the NNU Medicare for All Leadership School. (Check out the amazing …
  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]
June 2, 2021 at 10:42 PM

We've got answers.

Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard one of these questions. If you’ve ever had a conversation about Medicare for All, chances are, you’ve encountered one of these questions: Medicare for All will be so expensive. How would we pay for it? Why not implement a public option instead? Would I st…
  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]
May 28, 2021 at 8:53 PM

The New York Times reviewed 800 covid medical bills. Here’s what they found:

"It’s hard to sleep when you have hundreds of thousands of dollars in outstanding debts." Americans with serious illnesses regularly face exorbitant and confusing bills after treatment, but things were supposed to be different for coronavirus patients. After substantial public pressure, many …
  Rose Roach, Minnesota Nurses Association · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 9:22 PM

Brand new cosponsor

We are one step closer to passing Medicare for All in Congress. Meet the newest co-sponsor of HR 1976. I have some exciting news to share. My name is Rose Roach, and I’m the Executive Director of the Minnesota Nurses Association, a proud affiliate of NNU.  Up here where I live in Minnesota, we…
  MFA Campaign Team · [email protected]
May 13, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Tell CVS we won’t stand for this.

CVS made a $5 million donation to fight against Medicare for All. Will you call right now to let them know we’re watching and will hold them accountable? Today’s the day of the annual CVS Health shareholders meeting, which means it’s an opportune time to contact their top leaders and demand a…
  Deborah Burger, RN · [email protected]
May 11, 2021 at 10:32 PM

Last chance to RSVP for tomorrow’s event

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, hospital employers and our elected officials have continued to choose and prioritize profits over nurse and patient safety. Their greed has directly resulted in the deaths of more than 400 registered nurses and thousands of other health care workers, in addi…
  Zenei Cortez, RN · [email protected]
May 8, 2021 at 1:42 AM

Please join us this Nurses Week

Please join us on Wednesday, May 12, at 6 pm PT as we honor and read the names of the over 400 nurses who have lost their lives to Covid-19 over the past year. I wanted to follow up in case you missed it: This week is Nurses Week, and we’re carving out the space and time to honor nurses who h…
  MFA Campaign Team · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 10:22 PM

Help us hold CVS accountable.

We need hundreds of thousands of signatures to show CVS we won’t accept their $5 million donation to fight Medicare for All. In case you missed our recent email, we wanted to make sure you heard the news: in a year marked by a pandemic that has killed millions, CVS Health quietly made a $5 mi…
  Jean Ross, RN · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 3:04 AM

Here’s how you can stand in solidarity with nurses

To mark the end of Nurses Week, nurses from across the country will be gathering to stand in solidarity with and honor our fallen nurse colleagues. Tomorrow is the start of Nurses Week, a week dedicated to celebrating all the hardworking nurses who care for our communities, and work to save li…
  MFA Campaign Team · [email protected]
May 3, 2021 at 3:11 PM

CVS quietly made a massive donation to a dark money group fighting Medicare for All.

We need to hold CVS accountable and spread the word far and wide about their efforts to undermine Medicare for All. In a year marked by a pandemic that has killed millions, CVS Health quietly made a $5 million donation to the number one dark-money lobbying group fighting Medicare for All.1 T…
  National Nurses United · [email protected]
May 1, 2021 at 4:36 PM

A historic victory in Maine

We have some great news to share with you today. We have some great news to share with you: This week — by a huge 57 percent margin — registered nurses at Maine Medical Center voted to join the Maine State Nurses Association (MSNA)/National Nurses United, forming their first-ever union! Main…
  MFA Campaign Team · [email protected]
April 21, 2021 at 9:42 PM

Fighting for real justice

Passing Medicare for All is another step in the broader fight for racial justice. Yesterday, we welcomed the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the brutal murder of George Floyd.  We know this was just one case; there are so many more where there was no accounta…
  Anna-Marta Visky · [email protected]
April 12, 2021 at 7:48 PM

It worked

We got our member of Congress to sign on to Medicare for All. Here’s how we did it: Last month, we celebrated a big win in our fight for Medicare for All.  My representative, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., signed on as a cosponsor of the bill (HR 1976). That may not seem like a big deal, but I hope …
  Jasmine & Max · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 8:52 PM

Say hello to our first leadership school cohort

We officially kicked off our first Medicare for All Leadership School last week with 45 volunteers. Last week, we officially kicked off our first Medicare for All Leadership School with 45 volunteers who are taking their skills to the next level, growing, and developing their confidence as or…
  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]
April 6, 2021 at 9:41 PM

Our message to any politician who accepts $ from pharma and insurance lobbyists

It’s past time for our politicians and political candidates to reject campaign contributions from pharma and insurance lobbyists. For decades, corporate-lobbying groups have tried to stop healthcare reform and buy off our politicians with millions of dollars in campaign contributions and lobb…