National Nurses United Advocates for ACA Subsidy Extension and Medicare for All

National Nurses United (NNU), the largest nurses union in the U.S., is organizing a rally and march at Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C., to advocate for the extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax subsidies and the implementation of Medicare for All. Without legislative action to extend these subsidies, ACA marketplace premiums are projected to increase significantly in 2026, impacting over 20 million Americans who rely on these subsidies for affordable insurance. The protest will include union nurses, labor allies, and members of Congress, highlighting the economic challenges faced by patients due to rising healthcare costs. NNU emphasizes the critical nature of extending ACA subsidies to stabilize the current healthcare framework while advocating for Medicare for All as a long-term solution to provide universal access to care. The union represents over 225,000 registered nurses nationwide and is active in several state-level affiliates including California, Michigan, Minnesota, D.C., and New York. The push reflects ongoing concerns about healthcare affordability and access, with NNU framing Medicare for All as a system that would address health disparities, control costs, and ensure equitable care. This advocacy event underscores the intersection of labor representation, healthcare policy, and insurance market stability as legislative deadlines approach.