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Webinar Recording: Inside the 2025 State of U.S. Nursing & Technicians Report

1 in 5 nurses want to leave their jobs this year. Want to know why?

In this ever-changing landscape, healthcare leaders must be equipped with the latest workforce data and insights to refine their talent strategies.

This live session hosted by Iman Abuzeid M.D., CEO and Co-founder at Incredible Health, and moderated by Jen Lupton, CRO at Incredible Health, unpacks key findings from Incredible Health’s 2025 State of U.S. Nursing & Technicians Report. Get the latest insights from proprietary data collected from over one million nurses and technicians, and survey results from nearly 3,000 nurses and technicians.

Watch to learn the latest emerging challenges, positive trends, and the innovative strategies leading health systems are using to retain and hire nurses.

Learning points:

  • The most influential factors in offer acceptance, compensation, and benefits
  • Why more healthcare professionals are staying in the field—and what their growing interest in flexible schedules and non-acute roles means for your organization
  • How AI is reshaping healthcare workplaces—from smarter tools to the demand for education and support

Written by Ray Yang

Ray is a growth marketing leader who’s spent the past decade helping companies build sustainable customer acquisition and retention engines. Most recently, he led ThredUp’s marketing through IPO growth phase and joined Incredible Health to help create a better world for healthcare workers. When he’s not thinking about growth strategy, you’ll find him exploring new cuisines, at the gym, or traveling. He has visited over 40 countries across five continents and counting.

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How nurses’ pay changed over the past 20 years—and what it means for the health care worker shortage

Written by: Natalie P. McNeal

Nurses might think they are experiencing healthy pay increases, but those new salaries are weaker than in the past due to record inflation.

Courtesy of a consistent industry labor shortage and an unprecedented global pandemic, nursing wages jumped 7% from 2021 to 2022—the largest one-year jump in more than 20 years. However, inflation erased that apparent increase and then some, dropping actual earnings by 1%.

Staffing agency Incredible Health looked at Bureau of Labor Statistics data to see how much nurses’ salaries changed in 2022. The study used median weekly earnings for registered nurses and compared them against wages for all full-time workers aged 16 and over. In addition, Incredible Health looked at the data before and after inflation.

Most American workers experienced pay increases since the pandemic. After adjusting for inflation, the average worker’s wages fell by 0.6%, less than the decrease for nurses.

In general, nurses make more than the average worker.

According to the BLS, the median annual salary for a nurse is $81,220, while the median weekly earnings for all full-time workers in the U.S. is $1,118, which amounts to $58,136 a year.

Despite the decent salaries and job stability, the nursing field has higher attrition than other jobs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, 100,000 registered nurses left the profession due to stress, burnout, and retirement, according to a 2023 study by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

A 2022 analysis by McKinsey & Company estimates the nation will be short between 200,000 and 450,000 registered nurses by 2025.

“Many nurses, especially in hospital settings, have sought to move away from direct patient care,” the paper stated, with surveys indicating this is due to “a perceived lack of support, safety, and flexibility.” The article reports that home care, hospices, ambulatory clinics, and hospital-based departments especially need nurses.

The health of America depends on having enough nurses working.

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Labor shortages may cause further health care inequity

COVID-19 changed the health care profession in multiple ways. During the pandemic, nurses and other frontline workers cared for the dying, while many of their colleagues also died.

In COVID-19’s first year, a Guardian and Kaiser Health News analysis found that 3,607 U.S. health workers died, most of them nurses and support staff. Those who remained have reported needing employers to pay more attention to their mental health. An article in the Nurse Journal trade publication suggests nurses should get one mental health day off monthly in addition to their traditional paid time off.

Compounding the issue is that nursing schools are struggling to get enough faculty to teach future nurses, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Many nursing educators are opting to leave the classroom for better-paying jobs in the industry.

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Nursing shortages don’t benefit workers, patients, or employers. McKinsey estimates wage increases to attempt to fill the shortages will be a major factor in health care cost increases and could raise the price by as much as $70 billion in 2027 compared with 2023.

The company also warns that labor shortages could hurt local health providers, making health care less accessible and increasing wait times. McKinsey’s analysts wrote that it will damage health care equity because “when access to care contracts, disadvantaged communities are often disproportionately impacted.”

Data reporting by Wade Zhou. Story editing by Jeff Inglis. Copy editing by Kristen Wegrzyn.

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A Comprehensive Guide of State-by-State Nursing Unions

Nursing unions represent more than 230,000 nurses across the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), those figures represent 20.4% of RNs and 10% of LPNs/LVNs. Joining a nursing union is a big decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Some states have mandatory union participation requirements, while others are right-to-work states. Nursing professionals interested in joining a union can find a variety of options. Some unions which represent workers in other industries have extended their memberships to nurses.

In this article, we provide a comprehensive guide of state-by-state nursing unions, what services they provide, and where to get more information.

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StateOrganizationWebsiteServices provided
ALAlabama National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/alabamaThis national nurses’ union hosts a local chapter within the state of Alabama. It provides discounted services for professional development, plus benefits and salary negotiation. Alabama is a right-to-work state.
ARArkansas National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/arkansasThe Arkansas branch of the national NNU provides bargaining assistance for benefits and salary, and fair working conditions. Arkansas is a right-to-work state.
CACalifornia Nurses Associationhttps://www.nationalnursesunited.org/california-nurses-associationThe largest nurses’ union in the U.S., it provides discounted services, and benefits & salary negotiation. California is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
COColorado National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/coloradoBacked by National Nurses United, this nurses’ union provides benefits and wage negotiations assistance. It also offers representation to members during official meetings with employer management, and discounts for professional development. Colorado is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
COUnited Food and Commercial Workerswww.ufcw.org/who-we-represent/healthcareThis national union represents more than 55,000 healthcare professionals in the U.S., including Colorado. It offers contract negotiations assistance and representation during employment disputes. Colorado is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
DCDistrict of Columbia Nurses Associationwww.dcna.orgOriginally started as a professional nursing organization, the DCNA eventually expanded it services to include collective bargaining agreement negotiations for its nurse members. Other benefits include discounts on products and services, and professional education. D.C. is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
DCDistrict of Columbia National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/district-of-columbiaBacked by National Nurses United, this nurses’ union provides benefits and wage negotiations assistance. It also offers representation to members during official meetings with employer management, and discounts for professional development. D.C. is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
FLFlorida SEIUwww.1199seiu.org/floridaSEIU is a national union that offers local chapters within the state. Benefits include on-the-job support, negotiations of union contracts, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounts on services. Florida is a right-to-work state.
IDIdaho Local 690 Teamsters Unionwww.teamster.org/localsTeamsters represent healthcare workers through the state of Idaho. Benefits include life and accident insurance, retiree health insurance, tuition discounts, and other discounted products and services. Negotiations assistance and representation during disciplinary hearings offered. Idaho is a right-to-work state.
ILIllinois Nurses Associationwww.illinoisnurses.com/INA represents RNs across the state. Benefits include collective bargaining assistance, discounts products and services, and advocacy at the state level for the nursing profession. Illinois is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
INIndiana SEIUwww.seiuhcilin.org/states/indiana/SEIU is a national union that offers local chapters within the state. Benefits include on-the-job support, negotiations of union contracts, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounts on services. Indiana is a right-to-work state.
MDMaryland/DC 1199SEIUwww.1199seiu.org/maryland_dcThis national union offers local chapters within the state. Benefits include on-the-job support, negotiations of union contracts, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounts for services. Maryland is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
MIMichigan Nurses Associationwww.minurses.orgThis statewide nurses’ union provides collective bargaining services to its members. It also represents nurses’ voices at the state legislature level, advocating for legislation to make nurses’ working conditions better. Discounts on a variety of products and services are included. Michigan is a right-to-work state.
MNMinnesota Nurses Associationwww.mnnurses.orgThis statewide nurses’ union provides collective bargaining services to its members. It also represents nurses’ voices at the state legislature level, advocating for legislation to make nurses’ working conditions better. Discounts on a variety of products and services included. Minnesota is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
NENebraska National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/nebraskaNNU is a national union that represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Nebraska is a right-to-work state.
NJNew Jersey 1199Jwww.1199j.orgThis statewide union represents hospital and healthcare employees in contract negotiations and labor disputes. It also provides members with labor representation for disputes and disciplinary matters, and discounts on a variety of products and services. New Jersey is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
NCNorth Carolina AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/north-carolinaThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. North Carolina is a right-to-work state.
RISEIU Healthcare RIwww.seiu1199ne.orgSEIU is a national union that offers local chapters within the state. Benefits include on-the-job support, negotiations of union contracts, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounts on services. Rhode Island is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
VTVermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (VFNHP)www.vfnhp.comRepresenting over 2,000 nurses and health professionals at the University of Vermont Medical Center, this union advocates for fair contracts for salaries and benefits, and fights for safe working conditions for its members. Vermont is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
ALAlabama State Nurses Associationhttps://alabamanurses.org/Professional development discounts, plus benefits and salary negotiation. Alabama is a right-to-work state.
AKAlaska Nurses Associationwww.aknurse.orgRepresenting over 7,000 nurses in the state, it preserves the collective bargaining rights of Alaska’s nurses. It also focuses on workplace safety, privacy, and labor rights. Alaska is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
AKAffiliated Unions of the Alaska AFL-CIOwww.akaflcio.org/affiliatesThe largest labor organization in Alaska, the AFL-CIO provides affiliate memberships to nurses. Included with membership is bargaining assistance for benefits and salary. Alaska is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
AZArizona Nurses Associationwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/arizonaThis national nurses’ union was approved by RNs at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson in 2020. Available statewide, it provides discounted services for professional development, plus benefits and salary negotiation assistance. Arizona is a right-to-work state.
AZVeterans Affairs Nurseswww.nationalnursesunited.org/veterans-affairs-nursesPowered by the National Nurses United organization, this union provides bargaining assistance for benefits and salary to nurses within the Veterans Administration hospital system in the state. Arizona is a right-to-work state.
ARArkansas Nurses Associationwww.arna.orgARNA is the statewide voice for nursing professionals in Arkansas. It provides representation in the state house on critical issues. Arkansas is a right-to-work state.
COUCHealth Workers United (UCHWU)www.uchwu.orgCoverage includes safe staffing and training, workplace health and safety, fair pay negotiations, benefits negotiations, and advocating to eliminate health inequities. Colorado is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
CTAFT Connecticutwww.aftct.org/sector/795A labor federation of more than 90 local unions in the state, AFT Connecticut represents nurses and other healthcare professionals. AFT provides contract negotiations assistance and representation during employment disputes or disciplinary hearings. Connecticut is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
CTSEIU Healthcarewww.seiu1199ne.org/category/connecticutSEIU is a national union that offers local chapters within the state. Benefits include on-the-job support, negotiations of union contracts, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounts for services. Connecticut is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
DCDistrict of Columbia AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/district-of-columbiaAFSCME is a national union offering affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. D.C. is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
DCDistrict of Columbia SEIUwww.seiu.org/nursesSEIU is a national union that offers local chapters within the state. Benefits include on-the-job support, negotiations of union contracts, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounts for services. D.C. is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
DEDelaware National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/delawareThis national nurses’ union represents all nursing specialties in the state. It provides contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Delaware is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
DEAFSCME Delawarewww.afscme.org/local/delawareThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Delaware is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
FLFlorida National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/nnoc/floridaAn affiliation of the NNU, this union represents nurses across Florida. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Florida is a right-to-work state.
FLTeamsters Local 769www.teamsterslocal769.orgTeamsters is a national union that provides local services to medical workers across the state of Florida. Benefits include contract and labor negotiations, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounts on a variety of products and services. Florida is a right-to-work state.
GAGeorgia National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/georgiaNNU is a national union that represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Georgia is a right-to-work state.
HIHawaii Nurses’ Association OPEIU Local 50www.hawaiinurses.org/About/WhoWeAre.aspxThis statewide nursing association provides labor relations specialists skilled in contract negotiations and fair labor practices. Members also enjoy discounts on a variety of products and services. Hawaii is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
HIHawaii AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/hawaiiThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Hawaii is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
IDIdaho National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/idahoThis national union represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Idaho is a right-to-work state.
ILIllinois National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/nnoc/illinoisThis national union represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Illinois is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
INIndiana National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/indianaNNU is a national union that represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Indiana is a right-to-work state.
IAIowa National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/iowaThis national union represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Iowa is a right-to-work state.
IAIowa SEIU199www.seiu199.org/This national union offers local chapters within the state. Benefits include on-the-job support, negotiations of union contracts, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounts for services. Iowa is a right-to-work state.
KSKansas National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/kansasNNU is a national union that represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Kansas is a right-to-work state.
KSKansas AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/kansasThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Kansas is a right-to-work state.
KYKentucky National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/kentuckyThis national union represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Kentucky is a right-to-work state.
LALouisiana National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/louisianaNNU is a national union that represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Louisiana is a right-to-work state.
LALouisiana AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/louisianaAFSCME is a national union offering affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Kansas is a right-to-work state.
MEMaine National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/nnoc/maineNNU is a national union that represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Maine is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
MEMaine AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/maineThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Maine is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
MDMaryland National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/marylandNNU is a national union that represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Maryland is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
MDMaryland AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/marylandThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Maryland is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
MAMassachusetts Nurses Associationwww.massnurses.org/about-mnaThis statewide nurses’ union provides contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on a variety of products and services. It also focuses on health and safety improvements for nurses in the healthcare environment. Massachusetts is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
MAMassachusetts National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/massachusettsNNU is a national union that represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Massachusetts is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
MAMassachusetts AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/massachusettsThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Massachusetts is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
MIMichigan National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/michiganNNU is a national union that represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Michigan is a right-to-work state.
MIMichigan AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/michiganThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Michigan is a right-to-work state.
MNSEIU Healthcare Minnesotawww.seiuhealthcaremn.orgThis national union offers local chapters within the state. Benefits include on-the-job support, negotiations of union contracts, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounts for services. Minnesota is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
MNMinnesota National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/minnesotaNNU is a national union that represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Minnesota is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
MNMinnesota AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/minnesotaThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Minnesota is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
MSMississippi National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/mississippiThis national union represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Mississippi is a right-to-work state.
MSMississippi AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/mississippiThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Mississippi is a right-to-work state.
MOMissouri National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/missouriNNU is a national union that represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Missouri is a right-to-work state.
MOMissouri Nurses Associationwww.missourinurses.orgThis statewide nursing union provides contract negotiation services and discounts on a variety of products and services for its members. It also advocates at the state level for legislation benefiting the working conditions for nurses. Missouri is a right-to-work state.
MOMissouri AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/missouriThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Missouri is a right-to-work state.
MTMontana Nurses Associationwww.mtnurses.orgThis statewide nursing union provides contract negotiation services and discounts on a variety of products and services for its members. It also advocates at the state level for legislation benefiting the working conditions for nurses. Montana is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
MTMontana National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/montanaNNU is a national union that represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Montana is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
MTMontana AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/montanaThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Montana is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
NENebraska Nurses Associationwww.nebraskanurses.orgThis statewide nursing union provides contract negotiation services and discounts on a variety of products and services for its members. It also advocates at the state level for legislation benefiting the working conditions for nurses. Nebraska is a right-to-work state.
NENebraska AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/nebraskaThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Nebraska is a right-to-work state.
NVNevada National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/nnoc/nevadaThis national union represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Nevada is a right-to-work state.
NVNevada SEIU Local 1107www.seiunv.org/health-careThis national union offers local chapters within the state. Benefits include on-the-job support, negotiations of union contracts, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounts for services. Nevada is a right-to-work state.
NVNevada AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/nevadaThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Nevada is a right-to-work state.
NHNew Hampshire AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/new-hampshireThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. New Hampshire is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
NHNew Hampshire National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/new-hampshireThis national union represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. New Hampshire is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
NJNew Jersey Nurses Unionwww.njnu.orgThis statewide nurses’ union provides contract negotiations services, unfair labor practices resolution, and representation at disciplinary hearings. Members also enjoy discounts on a variety of products and services. New Jersey is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
NJ/PAJNESOwww.jneso.org/about-jnesoThis union represents healthcare workers in NJ and PA. Benefits of membership include contract negotiations assistance, labor representation for disputes and disciplinary hearings, and a variety of discounts on products and services. New Jersey is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
NJNew Jersey National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/new-jerseyNNU is a national union that represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. New Jersey is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
NJNew Jersey AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/new-jerseyThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. New Jersey is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
NMNew Mexico AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/new-mexicoAFSCME is a national union that offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. New Mexico is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
NMDistrict1199NMwww.nmhospitalworkersunion.comThis statewide union supports healthcare workers across New Mexico. Benefits include contract and labor negotiations, plus representation for hearings and other employee matters. Discounts on a variety of products and services also are included. New Mexico is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
NMNew Mexico National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/new-mexicoNNU is a national union that represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. New Mexico is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
NYNew York State Nurses Associationwww.nysna.orgThis statewide union supports healthcare workers across New York. Benefits include contract and labor negotiations, plus representation for hearings and other employee matters. Discounts on a variety of products and services also are included. New York is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
NYNew York Professional Nurses Unionwww.nypnu.orgStarted by nurses, for nurses, this statewide union provides contract and labor negotiations, plus representation for hearings and other employee matters. Discounts on a variety of products and services also are included. New York is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
NYNew York National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/new-yorkNNU is a national union that represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. New York is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
NY1199SEIUwww.1199seiu.org/registerednursesThis local chapter of a national service union represents RNs across the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. New York is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
NYNew York AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/new-yorkAFSCME is a national union that offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. New York is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
NCNorth Carolina National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/north-carolinaThis national union represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. North Carolina is a right-to-work state.
NDNorth Dakota AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/north-dakotaAFSCME is a national union that offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. North Dakota is a right-to-work state.
NDNorth Dakota National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/north-dakotaNNU is a national union representing nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. North Dakota is a right-to-work state.
OHOhio Nurses Collective Bargaining Program (ONA)www.ohnurses.orgThe collective bargaining arm of the Ohio Nurses Association, this union advocates for nurses at their workplaces. They provide contract negotiations, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounts on a variety of products and services. Ohio is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
OHOhio National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/term/states/ohioThis national union represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Ohio is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
OHOhio AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/ohioAFSCME is a national union that offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Ohio is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
OKOklahoma National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/oklahomaNNU is a national union representing nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Oklahoma is a right-to-work state.
OKOklahoma AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/oklahomaThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Oklahoma is a right-to-work state.
OROregon Nurses Associationwww.oregonrn.orgONA is the official bargaining arm of more than 15,000 Oregon nurses. Benefits include collective bargaining agreement negotiations, representation at disciplinary hearings, professional development, and discounts on a variety of products and services. Oregon is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
OROregon Federation of Nurses and Healthcare Professionals (OFNHP)www.ofnhp.aft.orgThis union represents more than 5,000 nurses and healthcare professionals in the state. It provides contract negotiations support, representation at disciplinary hearings, professional development, and discounts on a variety of products and services. Oregon is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
OROregon National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/oregonNNU is a national union representing nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Oregon is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
OROregon AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/oregonAFSCME is a national union that offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Oregon is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
PAPennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP)www.pasnap.comCreated by nursing and allied health professionals, this union advocates for nurses’ rights within the workplace. Member benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, professional development, and discounts on products and services. PASNAP also lobbies the state legislature about important matters affecting nurses in the workplace. PA is a right-to-work state.
PASEIU PAwww.seiuhcpa.orgSEIU is a national union that offers local chapters within the state. Benefits include on-the-job support, negotiations of union contracts, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounts for services. PA is a right-to-work state.
PAPennsylvania National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/pennsylvaniaNNU is a national union representing nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. PA is a right-to-work state.
PAPennsylvania AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/pennsylvaniaAFSCME is a national union that offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. PA is a right-to-work state.
RI/CT/VTUnited Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP)www.unap.orgThis regional healthcare union represents approximately 7,000 nurses, technologists, therapists, support staff, and other healthcare professionals in Rhode Island. There are 15 total UNAP chapters across New England. Rhode Island is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
RIRhode Island National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/rhode-islandNNU is a national union representing nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Rhode Island is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
RIRhode Island AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/rhode-islandAFSCME is a national union that offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Rhode Island is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
SCSouth Carolina National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/south-carolinaThis national union represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. South Carolina is a right-to-work state.
SCSouth Carolina AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/south-carolinaThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. South Carolina is a right-to-work state.
SDSouth Dakota AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/south-dakotaAFSCME is a national union that offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. South Dakota is a right-to-work state.
SDSouth Dakota National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/south-dakotaNNU is a national union representing nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. South Dakota is a right-to-work state.
TNTennessee AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/tennesseeThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Tennessee is a right-to-work state.
TNTennessee National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/tennesseeThis national union represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Tennessee is a right-to-work state.
TXTexas National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/nnoc/texasNNU is a national union representing nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Texas is a right-to-work state.
TXTexas AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/texasAFSCME is a national union that offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Texas is a right-to-work state.
UTUtah National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/utahThis national union represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Utah is a right-to-work state.
UTUtah AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/utahThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Utah is a right-to-work state.
VTVermont AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/vermontAFSCME is a national union that offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Vermont is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
VTVermont National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/vermontThis national union represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Vermont is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
VAVirginia National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/virginiaNNU is a national union representing nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Virginia is a right-to-work state.
VAVirginia AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/virginiaThis national union offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Virginia is a right-to-work state.
WAWashington State Nurses Associationwww.wsna.orgWSNA provides representation, resources, and education to nurses within its unions. Washington is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
WAWashington National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/washingtonThis national union represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Washington is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
WAWashington AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/washingtonAFSCME is a national union that offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Washington is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
WAWashington SEIU Healthcare 1199NWwww.seiu1199nw.orgSEIU is a national union that offers local chapters within the state. Benefits include on-the-job support, negotiations of union contracts, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounts for services. Washington is a mandatory union participation state for nurses.
WVWest Virginia National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/west-virginiaNNU is a national union representing nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. West Virginia is a right-to-work state.
WISEIU Healthcare Wisconsinwww.seiuhcwi.orgSEIU is a national union that offers local chapters within the state. Benefits include on-the-job support, negotiations of union contracts, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounts for services. Wisconsin is a right-to-work state.
WIWisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionalswww.wfnhp.aft.orgAffiliated with the AFT Nurses and Health Professionals, this union provides collective bargaining agreement services, plus discounts on a variety of products and services for its members. Wisconsin is a right-to-work-state.
WIWisconsin AFSCMEwww.afscme.org/local/wisconsinAFSCME is a national union that offers affiliates and locals for nursing professionals throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations, disciplinary hearing representation, and discounts on services ranging from college to mortgage financing. Wisconsin is a right-to-work state.
WIWisconsin National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/wisconsinNNU is a national union representing nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Wisconsin is a right-to-work state.
WYWyoming National Nurses Unitedwww.nationalnursesunited.org/state/wyomingThis national union represents nurses throughout the state. Benefits include contract negotiations assistance, representation during disciplinary hearings, and discounted services. Wyoming is a right-to-work state.

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