Women's History Month Spotlight: Shannon Gomes, CWA Local 1091

Shannon Gomes has been the President of the New Jersey Nurses Union (NJNU), CWA Local 1091, since 2021. She was re-elected in 2024, reflecting the trust and confidence her colleagues have in her leadership. Her tenure as president is marked by a deep commitment to her fellow nurses and a powerful vision for worker advocacy.

A dedicated nurse at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center since 2014, where she currently works as a per diem telemetry nurse, Shannon’s union journey began upon joining the hospital. She quickly became a trusted voice among her peers, first serving as a delegate and later as Co-Chair of the Union. Her leadership is rooted in lived experience—growing up in a union household, Shannon witnessed firsthand the power of collective action and the security and dignity a union can bring to working families. That upbringing instilled in her the strong union values that continue to guide her today. Her leadership is marked by integrity, passion, and a genuine commitment to building solidarity and improving conditions for all members.

Respected by colleagues and cherished by members, Shannon is not only an exceptional nurse and president—she’s what makes CWA Union Strong!

Congrats Shannon!