National Nurses United Endorses Daniel Biss for Illinois Congressional Seat

National Nurses United Endorses Daniel Biss for Illinois Congressional Seat

National Nurses United (NNU), the leading union of registered nurses in the U.S., has declared its support for Daniel Biss in his campaign for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District. With a membership exceeding 225,000, NNU's endorsement highlights Biss’s alignment with key legislative priorities aimed at economic reform, universal health care, and workers' rights.

"Daniel Biss has spent his career fighting for and enacting progressive policies," stated Mary Turner, RN and NNU President. Turner highlighted Biss’s tenure in the Illinois state legislature and his role as Evanston Mayor, where he was instrumental in forming alliances to promote immigrant justice and safeguard abortion rights. "Daniel will bring his decades of experience into the halls of Congress to fight for guaranteed health care, immigrant justice, and an economy that benefits working people. National Nurses United is proud to endorse Daniel Biss for Congress because we know he will be an unwavering advocate for nurses and our patients,” Turner added.

Daniel Biss expressed his gratitude for the endorsement, saying, "Every day, the hardworking members of National Nurses United keep our communities safe and healthy. I’m grateful to have their support in this race as we fight for Medicare for All, more investment in local hospitals, and a just economy for all."

The NNU backs candidates whose values resonate with those of nurses, such as ensuring safe staffing levels in hospitals nationwide, defending workers' rights to organize, and universal health care access. Notably, nurses have been recognized as the most trusted profession in the United States for 24 consecutive years, according to a Gallup poll. NNU anticipates collaborating with Biss in Congress on significant issues affecting nurses, patients, and communities.

National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members nationwide. NNU affiliates include California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee, DC Nurses Association, Michigan Nurses Association, Minnesota Nurses Association, and New York State Nurses Association.

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