The George Washington University Hospital Nurses Union
In the Press
The Council of the District of Columbia
May 16, 2023
"Dear Ms. Russo,"
"Given its history of refusing to recognize labor unions in its facilities throughout the United
States, we do not expect UHS to voluntarily recognize DCNA... but we do expect that you adhere to federal laws."
The Council of the District of Columbia wrote a letter to George Washington University Hospital, requesting it takes steps to ensure a fair election and stop intimidation efforts.
DC News Now
May 24, 2023
The D.C. Council is getting involved in a dispute between nurses and George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) over a potential union.
The GW Hatchet
May 22, 2023
Nurses inch toward union vote amid GW Hospital’s alleged anti-union efforts
Nurses at GW Hospital allege officials are unfairly dissuading them from unionizing as the group adapts new organizing efforts while they inch toward a union vote.
The Washington Post
March 17, 2023
GW Hospital residents, nurses to unionize, citing pandemic burnout
The resident doctors and nurses at George Washington University Hospital moved to unionize this month, joining a growing number of health workers across the country seeking more influence over workplace conditions as they warn staffing shortages and burnout compromise patient care.
Metro Washington Labor Council
March 21, 2023
Nurses file charges against GW University Hospital
The DCNA has filed unfair labor practices charges with the NLRB, accusing The George Washington University Hospital of committing numerous violations of the National Labor Relations Act.
Podcast: Your Rights at Work
March 23, 2023
Why did GWU Hospital fire Angelo Estrella?
Broadcast on March 23, 2023 Hosted by Chris Garlock & Ed Smith Award-winning RN Angelo Estrellas, fired Wednesday for purportedly supporting DCNA’s union organizing campaign at George Washington University Hospital, speaks out on why the nurses want a union.
DCIST
February 13, 2023
Nurses At The George Washington University Hospital Are Organizing A Union
"Registered nurses at the George Washington University Hospital are working to form a union, with the D.C. Nurses Association as its bargaining representative, according to DCNA executive director Edward Smith.
"We are driven by a desire to provide the safest, most compassionate and most patient-centered care possible," organizers said in a statement. “Unfortunately, repeated attempts to work personally and directly with hospital leadership have failed to yield lasting systemic improvements.”