California Nurses Association

Rule Changes

Backed healthcare AI limits; criticized veto

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed more than 20 AI-related bills in late September. Two of the workplace measures take effect January 1, 2027, and the 'robo boss' law follows on July 1, 2027.

Updated Oct 21

Rule Changes

Negotiating new contract; demands staffing and AI limits

Dozens of nurses in scarlet scrubs picketed Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center on Sept. 1, chanting for safe staffing and limits on artificial intelligence. Their contract had expired the day before, and talks had hit roadblocks.

Updated Oct 15