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Democratic Primaries

HerbChestnut

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7. 5.24% is just below the average union size in the private sector

Reply to Xandric77 (Reply #6)

Tue Nov 12, 2019, 11:54 AM

Nov 2019

and represents over 150,000 total members. More importantly, NNU deploys members across the country to canvass for their endorsed candidates. People considering who to vote for will see registered nurses (in their red shirts) advocating for M4A and Bernie, which is a powerful message.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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National Nurses United Endorses Bernie Sanders for President [View all] HerbChestnut Nov 2019 OP

They endorsed him in 2015 Xandric77 Nov 2019 #1

Not surprising, but still a big deal. HerbChestnut Nov 2019 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author HerbChestnut Nov 2019 #2

To put that in perspective, National Nurses United membership is roughly 5.24% of RNs in USA. Hoyt Nov 2019 #4

To put that in perspective, it is the largest union of RN's in the US. Act_of_Reparation Nov 2019 #5

That's relative perspective Xandric77 Nov 2019 #6

5.24% is just below the average union size in the private sector HerbChestnut Nov 2019 #7

Hear, Hear ritapria Nov 2019 #9

If you're cynical, sure. Act_of_Reparation Nov 2019 #8

I Appreciate Your Willingness To Remain Rational corbettkroehler Nov 2019 #18

Actually it's less that 4%. They have 150,000 members, there are 3.8M Registered Nurses in the US. George II Nov 2019 #11

The Bureau of Labor Statistics disagrees. HerbChestnut Nov 2019 #13

American Association of Colleges of Nursing agrees. George II Nov 2019 #15

No kidding? PhoenixDem Nov 2019 #10

I know it's hilarious, right? HerbChestnut Nov 2019 #12

Is he going to reject their Super PAC's financial support? George II Nov 2019 #14

In the 2016 election cycle, the PAC spent 96.2% of their receipts on Senator Sanders. OilemFirchen Nov 2019 #16

Correct, and they have as grim a record with their endorsements as Justice Democrats.... George II Nov 2019 #17

This was the first question that popped into my mind as well. W_HAMILTON Nov 2019 #20

In 2016 they spent $4.7M in independent expenditures supporting him. George II Nov 2019 #21

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Nov 2019 #19

While their membership is pretty small... TidalWave46 Nov 2019 #22

The Sanders campaign could certainly use their PAC dollars to assist his dismal polling. LanternWaste Nov 2019 #23