National Nurses United (NNU)

Membership: Over 225,000 nurses nationwide.

Focus: Advocates for safe nurse-to-patient ratios, patient advocacy rights, and a single-payer healthcare system (Medicare for All).

Key Activities: Organizes nurses across the country, negotiates strong contracts, and supports disaster relief through the Registered Nurse Response Network (RNRN).

Locations: Active in all 50 states through affiliates like California Nurses Association (CNA), New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), and others.

New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA)

Membership: 42,000 nurses.

Focus: Fights for safe staffing, prevents hospital closures, and advocates for a just healthcare system in New York.

Key Activities: Won safe staffing standards through contracts and state laws, and strengthened health and safety protections.

Locations: New York.

Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA)

Membership: Represents thousands of nurses in Washington.

Focus: Provides representation, education, and resources to help nurses focus on patient care.

Key Activities: Advocates for safe staffing laws, workplace violence prevention, and health equity.

Locations: Washington.

Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA)

Membership: Represents nurses across Massachusetts.

Focus: Promotes collective bargaining and collective action for better working conditions.

Key Activities: Offers continuing education courses and supports union organizing efforts.

Locations: Massachusetts.

New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA)

Membership: Represents 110,000 registered nurses in New Jersey.

Focus: Advances the nursing profession and advocates for quality healthcare.

Key Activities: Supports nursing scholarships, education, and research through the Institute for Nursing (IFN).

Locations: New Jersey.