MarinHealth Nurses Strike Over Lockout, Bargaining Session Cancellations

MarinHealth Nurses Announce Strike Amid Lockout and Cancelled Talks

Registered nurses at MarinHealth Medical Center in Greenbrae, California, have declared a one-day strike scheduled for Wednesday, February 18. The protest is a response to the hospital administration's alleged inaction regarding critical concerns over nurse retention, patient care, and safe staffing levels. These RNs are represented by the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU).

On February 6, the nurses issued a notice of their planned strike to allow sufficient time for MarinHealth to make necessary arrangements for patient care. However, on February 10, the hospital management escalated the situation by informing the nurses of a lockout that would extend two days beyond their one-day strike. Additionally, three previously arranged bargaining sessions were cancelled, including one set for the day prior to the planned strike.

"We condemn MarinHealth’s decision to lock out nurses as a ploy to intimidate nurses. We are striking to demand that MarinHealth invest in nurse retention, so we can continue to give our community the care they deserve," stated Lynn Warner, RN from the progressive and metabolic care unit. She emphasized the challenges faced by nurses in delivering quality care when overstretched and unable to take breaks during long shifts, advocating for more resource nurses to ensure safety for both patients and staff.

Who: Registered nurses at MarinHealth Medical Center

What: One-day strike for patient safety and a fair contract

When: Wednesday, February 18, 7 a.m. to Thursday, February 19, 6:59 a.m., with a rally at noon

Where: MarinHealth Medical Center, 250 Bon Air Rd, Greenbrae, Calif.

Since June 2025, MarinHealth nurses have been engaged in contract negotiations, which have seen little progress on key issues. The RNs are advocating for a contract that would ensure adequate staffing levels to allow for appropriate meal and rest breaks, address recruitment and retention challenges, and provide affordable healthcare.

"MarinHealth nurses love our jobs and are really dedicated to our patients and our community," expressed Krystle Davis, RN from the emergency department. "Safe staffing and maintaining our health benefits is the key to retaining and recruiting nurses."

In December, the nurses conducted an informational picket to highlight their patient safety concerns. Despite this, the administration has yet to address these issues in their proposals.

CNA represents over 700 nurses at MarinHealth Medical Center.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the nation with more than 100,000 members in more than 200 facilities throughout California and more than 225,000 RNs nationwide.