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illinoisnurses.com is the official website of the Illinois Nurses Association (INA), a healthcare union in Illinois that describes itself as "The Nurses Union." It serves nurses and other healthcare workers in the state, and its site is organized around four main functions: organizing new workplaces, news and events, political action, and member resources. If you are a nurse in Illinois looking for union representation, contract news, or legislative advocacy, this is the organization's public-facing hub.
Who the Organization Is and Who It Serves
The site presents INA as a leading healthcare union in Illinois with more than 50 years of history. Its stated mission is to bring about positive change for members, their co-workers, and patients, and to fight for a healthcare system where "all workers and patients are valued."
The audience is clearly working healthcare staff rather than the general public. The site speaks directly to nurses considering unionization, to members at organized facilities (it lists "Bargaining Units" among its main sections), and to nurses affected by employer decisions—for example, the news section covers labor actions and contract wins at specific Illinois hospitals.
What You Can Do on the Site
The site's navigation maps to distinct purposes:
| Section | What it offers |
|---|---|
| Organize Your Workplace | A "Five Easy Steps to Forming a Union" guide and a form to connect with a workplace organizer |
| Who We Are | Elected Board of Directors, staff, and bargaining units |
| Our Fight | Safe patient limits and other advocacy campaigns |
| News and Events | Press releases, recent wins, and event announcements |
| Political Action | 2026 Legislative Scoreboard, Legislative Committee, Political Action Committee, political platform, endorsement process, and a contribution link |
| Get Involved / Resources | Membership Assembly registration, Board of Director elections, and member materials |
How Workplace Organizing Works on the Site
The organizing page makes the process concrete. It argues that without a union, workers "leave all of your rights outside" the door, and that workers collectively can change that.
The practical path is a form that asks for your name, phone number, email, zip code, where you work, how many people work there, whether you are already in a union, and what is going on at your workplace. Submitting it is described as the way to get connected with a workplace organizer for help and support. In other words, the site does not walk you through an election yourself—it routes you to staff who do.
If you are considering this step, expect a follow-up conversation with an organizer rather than an automated process, and be prepared to describe your facility and the issues driving interest.
News, Events, and Political Action
The news section is where the union's activity becomes visible. Recent items include:
- Contract wins — Howard Brown Health workers winning a first contract, and Joliet Saint Joe's nurses winning a new contract.
- Protest coverage — a September 30 rally over Prime Healthcare closing obstetrics and special care nursery units at Joliet's Saint Joseph Medical Center, with local press coverage linked.
- Member education — a "Myths & Facts" piece on narcotic discrepancies, arguing that employers discipline nurses over minor discrepancies that make up most such cases, even though threats of professional and legal consequences do not actually apply to them.
The political action section shows the union's legislative side: a 2026 Legislative Scoreboard, a legislative committee, a political action committee, a platform, and an endorsement process. Members interested in advocacy can find both the policy positions and a way to contribute.
Member Resources and Governance
For members, the site lists registration for the 2026 INA Membership Assembly and the 2026 Board of Director elections, alongside information on elected leadership and staff. A login link appears in the navigation, indicating that some content or functions are reserved for members—the public pages do not state what sits behind it.
When This Site Is the Right Starting Point
Use illinoisnurses.com if you are a nurse or healthcare worker in Illinois who wants to explore forming a union at your workplace, follow contract and labor news at Illinois hospitals, or understand the union's legislative positions. If you are a patient or community member, the news and advocacy pages give context on local hospital disputes, but the site is built around member and worker participation rather than patient services.