National Nurses United endorsed Sanders for the 2016 presidential race
Period or event: 2016 presidential election · Reviewed September 12, 2026 · Record org-nnu-2016-endorsement
NNU announced its endorsement after an Executive Council vote. Its stated reasons included Medicare for All, nurse staffing protections, labor rights, and Sanders' prior support for nurses.
What the source records
Decision maker
NNU Executive Council
Publication and announcement date
2015-08-10
Stated selection factors
Candidate questionnaire, internal member poll, prior support, and AFL-CIO presentation.NNU's account of its own decision; not independent validation of every underlying policy claim.
Scope & limitations
An endorsement is organizational political support; this source does not establish a payment, financial influence, or a quid pro quo.