10.29.2001

MNA Membership Issues Statement on Sept. 11th Attacks on World Trade Center As Approved by Unanimous Vote at Annual MNA Business Meeting at Convention on Oct. 18th

The Massachusetts Nurses Association held its first business meeting since the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center on Oct. 18, 2001. The membership of the organization took this opportunity to draft and approve an official position statement to express our membership's sorrow and concern in the aftermath of this devastating series of events.

We, the members of the Massachusetts Nurses Association, believe in promotion of wellness, preservation of human life and the prevention of injury, illness and disease. The tragic events of September 11, 2001 have brought indescribable suffering to Americans and people worldwide. We as nurses and health professionals condemn that crime against humanity and mourn for those who perished.

MNA expresses outrage and horror at the unspeakable events of September 11th and all acts of terrorism, which include acts of violence and discrimination due to nationality, race, religion and creed.

We convey our deepest expressions of sorrow and condolences to the families, friends and communities of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

We offer humble and heartfelt appreciation and admiration to all the people who contributed to relief efforts and to those who continue to labor, both in the line of duty and through volunteerism.

Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest professional health care association and the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its 20,000 members comprise every role and area of nursing practice, working in more than 85 different health care facilities across the state. Serving as a voice for the nursing profession, the MNA works to advance the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the Legislature and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public. For more information about the MNA, visit www.massnurses.org.