You Can support Adirondack Medical Center Nurses

adirondack Medical Center nurses have been calling on management to deliver a fair contract that includes safe staffing, a safe work environment, and the benefits and wages nurses deserve. On Feb. 8, the bargaining unit delivered a petition signed by nurses. Now they’re looking to the community for support. You can show your solidarity by signing their petition for a fair and just contract. Adirondack Health must invest in our community by negotiating a fair contract. This is our community, our hospital and our nurses. Sign the petition today: bit.ly/adinurses.

NYsNA President Nancy Hagans, RN, Appointed Newest Member of NNu Council of Presidents

NYsNAPresident Nancy Hagans was appointed to the Council of Presidents for National Nurses United (NNU). In this capacity, she’ll add her voice to a collective of nurse advocates leading the largest nurses’ union and professional association in the United States. The New York

Dear NYSNA Nurses,

State Nurses Association (NYSNA) voted to affiliate with NNU in October 2022, and Hagans became an NNU president in December 2022.

The NNU compiled an excellent profile of Hagans, which I encourage you to read here: https://www. nationalnursesunited.org/article/born-leader.

In the spirit of continuing to define and strengthen our union and vision, the NYSNA Board of Directors approved a new Mission and Vision statement at its February meeting. It’s included here: