Aflac Incorporated to Present at the Raymond James 7th Annual European Investors North American Equities Conference

COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will make a presentation at the Raymond James 7th Annual European Investors North American Equities Conference. Aflac Incorporated President and Chief Financial Officer Kriss Cloninger III will represent the company, and he is scheduled to make a presentation on September 13, 2011, at 4:25 a.m. EDT  (9:25 a.m. BST London Time). The Aflac Incorporated presentation will cover the company's outlook and its strategy for growth in the U.S. and Japanese insurance markets.

The presentation will be webcast live at the following web address:

http://www.wsw.com/webcast/rj68/afl/

ABOUT AFLAC

When a policyholder gets sick or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits fast. For more than 55 years, Aflac insurance policies have helped provide a safety net and given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the United States, Aflac is the number one provider of guaranteed-renewable insurance. In Japan, Aflac is the number one life insurance company in terms of individual policies in force. Aflac insurance products provide protection to more than 50 million people worldwide. For five consecutive years, Aflac has been recognized by Ethisphere magazine as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies and by Forbes magazine as one of America's Best-Managed Companies in the Insurance category. In 2011, Fortune magazine recognized Aflac as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for the 13th consecutive year. Also, Fortune magazine included Aflac on its list of Most Admired Companies for the 10th time in 2011. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac, visit aflac.com or aflacenespanol.com.

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Analyst and investor contact – Robin Y. Wilkey, 706.596.3264 and 800.235.2667
FAX:  706.324.6330, or rwilkey@aflac.com
Media contact – Laura Kane, 706.596.3493, FAX:  706.320.2288, or lkane@aflac.com

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Marsh & McLennan Companies Names Ben Allen Chief Information Officer

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC) today announced that Ben Allen, Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, will assume the additional role of Chief Information Officer, effective immediately.

In his new role, Mr. Allen will oversee Marsh & McLennan Companies’ global technology infrastructure group and report to Dan Glaser, Group President and Chief Operating Officer of Marsh & McLennan Companies. Mr. Allen will also oversee the technology leadership teams at Operating Companies Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman, continuing to improve productivity while enhancing information technology capabilities.

“Given the synergies between technology and innovation, the alignment of the two functions was a natural development that will result in new efficiencies for our Company. Ben’s in-depth experience in running technology-driven organizations and strong management skills make this a strategic combination,” said Mr. Glaser. “I am delighted to have someone with Ben’s expertise overseeing our global technology and innovation functions as we advance our mission of operating as an elite global enterprise.”

As both Chief Innovation and Chief Information Officer, Mr. Allen will continue to lead an enterprise-level innovation platform while working closely with the Operating Companies to refine the firm’s overall technology strategy. He will continue to be based at the Company’s headquarters in New York City.

In May 2011, Mr. Allen was appointed Chief Innovation Officer of Marsh & McLennan Companies. Previously, Mr. Allen had been President and Chief Executive Officer of Kroll, Inc., a position he held since March 2008. Kroll was a unit of Marsh & McLennan Companies from 2004 until its sale to Altegrity in 2010. Prior to that, he held a number of leadership and technology-focused positions at Kroll, including Chief Operating Officer.

About Marsh & McLennan

Marsh & McLennan Companies is a global professional services firm providing advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy and human capital. It is the parent company of a number of the world's leading risk experts and specialty consultants, including Marsh, the insurance broker and risk advisor; Guy Carpenter, the risk and reinsurance specialist; Mercer, the provider of HR and related financial advice and services; and Oliver Wyman, the management consultancy. With 52,000 employees worldwide and annual revenue exceeding $10 billion, Marsh & McLennan Companies provides analysis, advice and transactional capabilities to clients in more than 100 countries. Its stock (ticker symbol: MMC) is listed on the New York, Chicago and London stock exchanges. Marsh & McLennan Companies' website address is www.mmc.com.

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
MediaSilvia Davi, +1-212-345-4371
silvia.davi@mmc.com
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InvestorsScott Douglas, +1-212-345-5488
scott.d.douglas@mmc.com

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Aetna Announces Appearance at Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aetna (NYSE: AET) announced today that Joseph M. Zubretsky, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, is scheduled to make a presentation at the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference on September 13, 2011, in New York City.

Aetna’s presentation is scheduled to begin at 8:35 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors, analysts and the general public are invited to listen to this presentation over the Internet via Aetna’s Investor Information link at www.aetna.com/investor. To listen to this presentation live on the Internet, visit Aetna’s web site prior to the presentation to download and install any necessary audio software. A webcast replay will be available via Aetna’s Investor Information link at www.aetna.com/investor, beginning approximately two hours after the event, for days.

Anyone listening to the presentation is encouraged to read Aetna’s annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of Aetna's historical results of operations and financial condition. Information reconciling certain financial and other measures that may be disclosed in the presentation to relevant GAAP measures will be available prior to the presentation via the Investor Information portion of Aetna’s web site.

About Aetna

Aetna is one of the nation’s leading diversified health care benefits companies, serving approximately 36.5 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, group life and disability plans, and medical management capabilities and health care management services for Medicaid plans. Our customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, see www.aetna.com.

Aetna
Media Contact:Fred Laberge, 860-273-4788
labergear@aetna.com
or
Investor Contact:Tom Cowhey, 860-273-2402
cowheyt@aetna.com

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PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: Offshore Bank Accounts / Skipping Meals / Social Sharing

Sept. 6, 2011

EXPERT ALERTS:

1. Business: No Encore for U.S. Exports?

2. Finance: Deadline Extended for Consumers to Report Offshore Bank Accounts to IRS

3. Science: Assessing the Risk of Drinking-Water Contamination After a Hurricane 

4. Technology: Why International Logistics Is Perfect for Cloud-Based Computing

5. Workplace: Can Companies Pressure Employees to Skip Meal Breaks?

6. Workplace: Texans Running Back Puts MRI on Twitter: Consequences of Social Sharing

OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES

1. Minding Your Communications Manners

2. #ConnectChat Recap: Making the Switch From Journalism to PR, Part 2

3. Smart Cards: Next-Level Enterprise Security

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EXPERT ALERTS:

Via Expert Alerts, ProfNet members can alert reporters to experts who are available to discuss timely news topics. If you are interested in interviewing any of the experts, please see the contact info at the end of the alert. You can also find Expert Alerts online on ProfNet Connect at http://bit.ly/pncalerts

**1. BUSINESS: NO ENCORE FOR U.S. EXPORTS? Daniel L. Gardner, CEO of Ocean World Lines, is passionate about free trade and its critical role in creating jobs and fueling exports and the U.S. economy. As a professor, international executive and author, he has spent the last 25 years in global trade: "The prickly truth is the United States is in a competitive decline and it's not China or NAFTA's fault. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the May 2011 deficit of goods and services ($50.2 billion) was the highest since October 2008 ($59.5 billion). In the global marketplace, companies have to offer more than a quality product at a fair price -- they also need to create an additional competitive advantage through the tactics they employ when shipping goods overseas. Whether one speaks of the impact on landed costs, time to market, customer service, invoicing or collection of funds, properly designed logistics programs are a must for any successful export program." Gardner most recently wrote a book-length essay called "No Encore: An Essay Concerning the Competitive Decline of the United States of America." He is available to discuss how the U.S. can increase exports and drive job creation, starting today. Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/gardner  News Contact: Melissa Bradley, bradleycomm@earthlink.net Phone: +1-928-208-9300

**2. FINANCE: DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR CONSUMERS TO REPORT OFFSHORE BANK ACCOUNTS TO IRS. Michael Rozbruch, CEO of Tax Resolution Services, Co., one of the nation's leading tax negotiation and mediation firms: "The Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative (OVDI) deadline that originally ended Aug. 31 has been extended to Sept. 9, due to the potential impact of Hurricane Irene. Extension or not, consumers need to consider having the help of expert tax resolution professionals on their side. What many consumers don't always understand is that they don't have to go to the IRS alone, and worse, that they would be ill-advised to handle this type of (potential criminal) matter on their own without expert professional representation in their corner. The IRS has given taxpayers an opportunity, and now an extension, to come clean about their offshore bank accounts. Tapping this deadline is important, but it is more important to do it right. The value of having expert tax resolution attorneys or tax resolution specialists to support you in navigating the offshore bank account maze can save time, headaches, money and possibly your freedom. It is nearly impossible for taxpayers to understand everything required by law if they have foreign bank accounts or have signatory authority over an offshore account -- a little help makes a big difference." Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/michael_rozbruch  News Contact: Debbie Edwards, debbie@taxresolution.com Phone: +1-866-477-7762, ext. 326 Website: http://www.taxresolution.com

**3. SCIENCE: ASSESSING THE RISK OF DRINKING-WATER CONTAMINATION AFTER A HURRICANE. Marc Hamel, product specialist at Horizon Technology in Salem, N.H.: "Up and down the East Coast of the United States in the wake of Hurricane Irene, municipalities and commercial testing labs are scrambling to quantify the risk to public drinking water from flood-water contamination. The first days after a flooding catastrophe like Hurricane Irene are critical in determining the risks to public drinking water. Harmful environmental contaminants can enter human drinking-water supplies through numerous sources during a flood event. Contaminants such as raw sewerage, flame retardants (found in most building materials), herbicides, pesticides, petroleum hydrocarbons and other known substances migrate quickly from flood waters into public reservoirs, private wells and municipal pumping stations. Determining the extent and scope of this contamination early after a flood event is critical to protecting human populations. The analysis of increased volumes of water will strain even the most well-equipped environmental-monitoring laboratories. Demand for fast and continued analysis in the days during and weeks after flooding is crucial to insuring public safety. Labs equipped with automated water-monitoring systems are best suited to assist in the ongoing assessment." Hamel is available for media interviews. News Contact: Richard Berman, BermanTrenckCommunications@gmail.com Phone: +1-914-572-2707 Website: http://www.horizontechinc.com

**4. TECHNOLOGY: WHY INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS IS PERFECT FOR CLOUD-BASED COMPUTING. Bryn Heimbeck, CEO of Trade Tech, an integrated global application service provider for the transportation and logistics industry: "No other industry is as geographically challenged as international logistics. Imagine if an assembly line had to stretch across continents or oceans. In many ways, logistics is the assembly of pivotal information and command sets that represent and create the digital picture of a shipment. A cloud-based solution ties all of the global users within a logistics provider together on a single virtual assembly line and then ties them all to all of the essential services they need, such as customs organizations, carrier portals, insurance companies and financial institutions. Electing to participate in a cloud means companies do not have to build all of these connections on their own." Heimbeck is available to discuss unique views and expertise on cloud computing today and its applications in international logistics and other industries. Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/brynheimbeck  News Contact: Melissa Bradley, bradleycomm@earthlink.net Phone: +1-928-208-9300

**5. WORKPLACE: CAN COMPANIES PRESSURE EMPLOYEES TO SKIP MEAL BREAKS? Alan Levins is a shareholder at Littler Mendelson, the nation's largest employment and labor law firm representing management. While under California law companies cannot pressure employees to skip meal breaks, they are not required to ensure that employees actually take their breaks. In Driscoll, et al. v. Granite Rock Company ("Graniterock"), the Superior Court of Santa Clara County ruled in favor of defendant Graniterock, determining they were not in violation of California law as it relates to off-duty meal periods, a wage and hour issue receiving much attention in light of the highly anticipated decision in the case, Brinker Restaurant Corporation, et. al. v. Superior Court. Levins is available to speak about the topic of meal-period regulation: "At the center of this case is the clarification of a critical wage and hour issue -- that employers are required to make meal periods available to employees but are not required to force employees to take a lunch break. When faced with a wage and hour lawsuit, employers can become bewildered with California's meal-period regulations and settle their cases. The elements of proof needed are a clear policy providing meal periods, company-wide communication on this subject so that employees know their rights and clear opportunities for individuals to express to the employer their meal-period preference." News Contact: Shani Wright, wright@formulapr.com Phone: +1-212-219-0321

**6. WORKPLACE: TEXANS RUNNING BACK PUTS MRI ON TWITTER, A REMINDER OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF SOCIAL SHARING. William J. Ward (a.k.a. "DR4WARD"), professor of practice in social media at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, can talk about Houston Texans running back Arian Foster sharing an MRI scan of his hamstring on Twitter, which violated the team's Twitter policy: "Foster's tweet has the potential to be a multimillion-dollar misstep. By sharing his injury on Twitter, Foster released valuable information that could help opposing teams exploit the situation and develop a strategy to take advantage of Foster and the team's weakness. The early release of this information on social media also has the potential to alter fan attendance, viewing behavior and odds makers' projections on the outcome of games. This is yet another example of people not understanding the dynamics of social sharing or choosing to ignore company social policy, with the consequences having a far-reaching impact beyond the individual act." Here is a related presentation from Ward: http://bit.ly/fy1j0n  Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/dr4ward  News Contact: Wendy S. Loughlin, wsloughl@syr.edu Phone: +1-315-443-2785

OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES:

Following are links to other news and resources we think you might find useful. If you have an item you think other reporters would be interested in and would like us to include in a future alert, please drop us a line at profnetalerts@prnewswire.com

**1. MINDING YOUR COMMUNICATIONS MANNERS: Beth Monaghan discusses modern phone etiquette: http://bit.ly/nw3i1l

**2. #CONNECTCHAT RECAP: MAKING THE SWITCH FROM JOURNALISM TO PR, PART 2: ProfNet Editor Evelyn Tipacti spotlights marketing expert Michelle Mekky: http://bit.ly/qfXjIp

**3. SMART CARDS: NEXT-LEVEL ENTERPRISE SECURITY: Hilding Arrehed explains how smart cards promote security in the IT environment: http://bit.ly/ru1Gd3

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Shareholders Approve the Formation of Customers Bancorp, Inc. and the Acquisition of Berkshire Bancorp, Inc.

WYOMISSING, Pa., Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers Bank is pleased to announce that at its Special Shareholders' meeting, shareholders approved the formation of its new bank holding company, Customers Bancorp, Inc. and approved and adopted the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Berkshire Bancorp, Inc.

Customers Bank also held its Annual Shareholders' Meeting where shareholders approved: Election of three directors to new three year terms: Steven J. Zuckerman, T. Lawrence Way and Richard A. Ehst,Approval of the Customers Bank Amended and Restated 2004 Incentive Equity and Deferred Compensation Plan, andAppointment of ParenteBeard LLC as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

Jay S. Sidhu, Chairman and CEO of Customers Bancorp and Customers Bank, reviewed the bank's performance at the meeting and stated that the Bank was recognized in 2010 as the # 1 performing bank in Pennsylvania and the # 4 performing bank in the United States among banks below $3 billion in assets by the ABA Banking Journal.

Customers Bancorp, Inc. became an SEC registrant in August 2011 and is headquartered in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.  The Bancorp will begin to put out public communications to shareholders such as earnings press releases and will file all required public documents in accordance with SEC regulations.  Customers Bank will continue to be headquartered in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

Regulatory approval for the Berkshire Bancorp acquisition and the formation of Customers Bancorp has also been received.  It is anticipated that the Berkshire acquisition will close and be integrated into Customers Bancorp in September 2011.  Customers Bank's branch network will expand to 16 branches through Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.

About Customers Bancorp and Customers Bank

Customers Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company based in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.  Customers Bank (the "Bank") is a state-chartered, full-service bank headquartered in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.  The Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve System and is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).  With assets of more than $1.7 billion, the Bancorp provides a full range of banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, individuals and families through branch locations in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. The Bank is focused on serving its targeted markets with a growth strategy that includes strategically placed branches throughout its market area and continually expanding its portfolio of loans to small businesses and consumers.

"Safe Harbor" Statement

In addition to historical information, this information may contain "forward-looking statements" which are made in good faith by the Bank, pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements include statements with respect to the Bank's strategies, goals, beliefs, expectations, estimates, intentions, and financial condition, results of operations, future performance and business.  Statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "may," "could," "should," "pro forma," "looking forward," "would,"  "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "plan," or similar expressions generally indicate a forward-looking statement.  These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various important factors (some of which, in whole or in part, are beyond the Bancorp's control).  Numerous competitive, economic, regulatory, legal and technological factors, among others, could cause the Bancorp's financial performance to differ materially from the goals, plans, objectives, intentions and expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements.  The Bancorp cautions that the foregoing factors are not exclusive, and neither such factors nor any such forward-looking statement takes into account the impact that any future acquisition may have on the Bancorp and any such forward-looking statement.  The Bancorp does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Bank.

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PowerGuard Adds Business Development Executive Jeff Sharer in New Jersey

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services — a Managing General Agent and Lloyds cover holder specializing in unique insurance and risk management solutions for the wind and solar energy industries — today announced that risk management, financial services and alternative energy professional Jeff Sharer has joined the company as Business Development Executive.  Sharer brings to PowerGuard more than 15 years of business development, product development, legal, insurance underwriting, risk management and operations experience.  

Prior to joining PowerGuard, Sharer was most recently a managing director at APX, Inc. (now NYSE Blue), where he was responsible for developing unique products and services for the renewable energy sector.  Prior to APX, Jeff oversaw hazard risk management for Goldman Sachs and the firm's owned investment entities, including Cogentrix Energy and Horizon Wind Energy.  

As a PowerGuard vice president and business development executive, Sharer will direct sales and marketing initiatives across all distribution channels, working with retail brokers, project developers, alternative energy investors, banks and others to develop and manage new business opportunities for the PowerGuard team. Sharer will be based in New Jersey and report directly to PowerGuard's Managing Principal, Mike McMullen.

"Demand for PowerGuard's products and services - particularly our industry leading PowerCLIP™  warranty solution - has grown significantly," noted McMullen. "Having an experienced, respected business development and alternative energy professional like Jeff on our team will help us to manage and capitalize upon this growing demand. We are pleased and excited to welcome Jeff to PowerGuard."

Sharer obtained a Juris Doctor degree from Pace UniversitySchool of Law in White Plains, NY and a Bachelor's Degree in History (Minor in Business) from Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA.

Jeff Sharer can be reached at:
PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services
(949) 224-1332
jsharer@powerguardins.com

For more information on PowerGuard, PowerCLIP™,  PowerWrap™ and other innovative insurance and risk management solutions for alternative energy companies, please contact Mike McMullen, managing principal of PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services at mmcmullen@powerguardins.com

About PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services

PowerGuard is a Managing General Agent and Lloyds cover holder specializing in the design and underwriting of unique insurance and risk management solutions for wind, solar and other alternative energy companies.

PowerGuard's PowerCLIP warranty product is the most comprehensive contractual liability coverage available to renewable energy manufactures, project developers, power generation operators and the financial institutions who invest in them.  

PowerGuard's PowerWrap Solar Project Guarantee Policy is a simple and straightforward insurance policy that guarantees the performance of the entire solar energy system - written on investment grade paper with an insurance company holding an AA- rating from Standard & Poor's. For more information please visit www.powerguardins.com

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Nurses at Brooklyn Hospital Overwhelmingly Vote to Strike

Nurses demand a contract that recognizes the value of their work

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nurses always consider striking a last resort, but in response to management contract proposals that would degrade the nurses' quality of life, the registered nurses of the Brooklyn Hospital Center voted September 1 and 2 to authorize a strike. Members of the 500-person bargaining unit turned out overwhelmingly to let management know they would not accept an unfair and unreasonable contract that cuts their pension, health benefits and take-home pay.

"As nurses, we are absolutely committed to providing the best quality care to our patients and the community, but hospital management has taken the stance that they are not going to acknowledge the nurses' value," said Roberta Murphy, MS, RN, associate director of the Economic and General Welfare program of the New York StateNurses Association, which represents the registered nurses at Brooklyn Hospital.

The Nurses Association remains willing to negotiate a fair contract with Brooklyn Hospital management, and negotiations are scheduled for September 6. Negotiations have been ongoing since the nurses' most recent one-year contract expired in December 2010. Labor law requires that the union provide at least 10-days advance notice before going out on strike.

"We are willing to go back to the table with management, but they must understand that the nurses are united and resolved to do what it takes to get a fair and reasonable contract. We are also asking the local community to stand with us and support the nurses who spend every day caring for patients," Murphy said.

The nurses have received a brief reprieve on one of their concerns. After more than a week of not having their employer-provided health insurance coverage, the Brooklyn Hospital nurses have had that benefit reinstated retroactive to August 28 – for 30 days. Despite the fact that the hospital has a legal obligation to maintain the nurses' benefits and working conditions while negotiations are ongoing, hospital management originally allowed the nurses health insurance to lapse.

The registered nurses at Brooklyn Hospital understand the challenges facing the hospital and have repeatedly sacrificed for the good of the hospital. In fact, the union's current contract proposals provide substantial cost savings to the hospital.

"Management is taking advantage of concerns about the overall economic climate to advance proposals that undercut the nurses' quality of life," Murphy said.

Management is seeking to downgrade the nurses' pension plan, cutting benefits and removing the option for nurses to retire at 60 without penalty. They are also seeking cuts in the nurses' health insurance benefits and overall are asking for concessions that would cost experienced nurses at least an estimated $6,180 per nurse over three years and equate to a pay cut of $1,680.

"A proposal like this won't allow Brooklyn Hospital to recruit and retain experienced, professional nurses. It's bad for the nurses, bad for the hospital and bad for the community," Murphy said.

The New York StateNurses Association is the voice for nursing in the Empire State. With more than 37,000 members, it is New York's largest professional association and union for registered nurses. The association represents registered nurses, and some all-professional bargaining units, in New York and New Jersey. It supports nurses and nursing practice through education, research, legislative advocacy, and collective bargaining.

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