Registered nurses at West Anaheim Medical Center plan to hold a three-day strike beginning Tuesday, according to union officials. The California Nurses Association said the nurses are striking 'to protest the administration's refusal to address RNs' deep concerns about patient care, retention and recruitment of nurses, and safe staffing.' The CNA represents more than 360 nurses at West Anaheim Medical Center who voted to authorize the labor action on Jan. 14. Picketing will begin Tuesday. The nurses also planned a rally Tuesday at the hospital, 3033 W. Orange Ave. Officials said the nurses plan to return to work Friday. The CNA said nurses have been in negotiations for a new contract since February 2025. They also held a one-day strike in August 2025.
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