Nurses Lobby Day

Nearly 400 nurses from around the state gathered at the Convention Center in Albany May 22 to support the passage of legislation that would increase staffing levels at acute-care facilities and require safe-patient handling procedures.

The event was one of union solidarity featuring health care workers represented by PEF, the New York State United Teachers and Communications Workers of America.

Among the legislators who attended the rally to support safe staffing levels and safe patient handling were state Assembly Members Rory Lanceman and Hakeem Jeffries.