AFSCME’s Saunders on Nurses Week: To honor nurses, we call on Congress to put public health before billionaire wealth.

“From medical emergencies to routine check-ups, we have all relied on nurses for our health care. They are the backbone of America’s health system, doing the essential work of caring for patients, saving lives, and keeping hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and health departments running strong.

 

“This week, as we recognize nurses for their compassion, hard work, and sacrifice, we must stand up to the billionaires and anti-union extremists who want to roll back their rights, freedoms, and workplace safety. Nurses go the extra mile for their patients, and they understand better than anyone that Congress’s plan to gut Medicaid will throw our health care system into disarray. If these devastating cuts pass, nurses will lose jobs, emergency rooms will be overwhelmed, hospitals and clinics will close, lives will be lost, and everyone will suffer from poorer care. All to pay for billionaire tax cuts.

 

“AFSCME nurses have been fighting tirelessly to protect their patients. They’ve been calling and meeting with representatives in Washington, getting organized, and demanding action. It’s time to stand with them. Join the call to Congress: put public health before billionaire wealth.”