The nurses made history last year when they became the first hospital in the state to unionize. “It was a second line, Mardi Gras and Christmas all rolled into one," UMC RN Terry Mogilles said.

Monday’s rally was held at 8 a.m. outside UMC at the intersection of South Galvez and Canal Streets. The National Nurses Organizing Committee is an affiliate of National Nurses United ...

There were a lot of heroes that night on scene," Salmeron said. At UMC, nurses also sprung into action immediately, including registered nurse Ricky Bryant, who jetted to the hospital after ...

Nurses at University Medical Center in New Orleans, La. held a historic one-day strike on Oct. 25 after management failed to address patient safety concerns during contract negotiations.

Back in December, University Medical Center nurses voted to unionize. However, since that day, many of those who voted say there has been a lack of urgency by management to better their work life.

When UMC nurses won their fight to unionize last December, battling a lack of supplies and staffing even as hospital revenue soared, “I expected the negotiations wouldn’t be swift, but not ...

UMC Nurses take inspiration from Taylor Swift at a picket sign-making party on October 24, 2024, ahead of their one-day strike. Swift was in town as part of her “Eras Tour” and the nurses hope ...