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State House Rally and Lobby Day is May 21!
Help Send the Message that Safe Patient Limits Save Lives and that Taxpayer Dollars Should be Dedicated Exclusively to Safe Patient Care and Needed Services
Act Now to Improve Mental Health Care in Massachusetts: Support State Budget Amendment to Increase Inpatient Beds
In the coming week, the state’s House of Representatives will begin debate over amendments to the state budget, including a vitally important amendment to add desperately needed inpatient psychiatric beds to address a growing mental health crisis in Massachusetts.
UMass Memorial Medical Center/Health Alliance Announces Cuts To Staff & Services at Burbank Hospital Urgent Care Unit and Cancer Cente
Plan Involves 25 - 30 % Cut to Registered Nursing Staff, Replacing Highly Skilled Staff with Lower Paid Unlicensed Aides Incapable of Providing the Care Patients Need In Justifying the Cuts and Lower Standards of Care, Health Alliance’s Oncology Director Stated “We have been too customer friendly for the business.”
North Adams Regional Hospital Nurses To Be Outside and Inside U.S. District Court in Springfield Thursday For Hearing on Status of Bankruptcy Filing by Hospital Owner Seek Restoration of a Full Service Hospital
Where: U.S District Court, 300 State Street, Springfield, MA When: April 24th, Hearing Scheduled for 10 a.m.., Nurses will be Outside Courthouse by 9:30 a.m.
Cambridge Health Alliance to Close Psychiatric Emergency Unit
Decision Comes at a Time of Critical Shortage for Mental Health Services in the State
MNA/NNIU Statement Regarding UMass Memorial Medical Center Cuts to Services and Staff -- Plan Will Undermine the Quality and Safety of Patient Care
Roxbury/South End Residents & Experts to Urge Boston City Councilors to Pass Ordinance Banning Biosafety Level 4 Pathogens from Boston
When: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 4 p.m. Where: Boston City Hall, Council Chamber, 5th Floor
Photo Highlights from today's Community Caravan to Save North Adams Regional Hospital
The North Adams community bus caravan for a full service hospital left Western Massachusetts this morning and made it's way to MEMA headquarters in Framingham. From there it was off to the State House to deliver petitions to the Governor and other legislative leaders. The goal of today's activities was to seek restoration of desperately needed hospital services for Northern Berkshire County.
Concerned Residents, Community Leaders and Workers from North Adams to Board Buses on Tuesday, April 15 for a Trip to the State House to Deliver Petitions to the Governor and Other State Leaders Seeking Restoration of a Full Service Hospital for this Embattled Community
The Group Will Also Make a Stop at MEMA Headquarters in Framingham in a Call for Emergency Response to the Health Care Disaster caused by the Illegal Closing of the Hospital Which has Left 38,000 Residents With NO Access to Needed Services
State House Rally and Lobby Day - May 21
Help Send the Message that Safe Patient Limits Save Lives and that Taxpayer Dollars Should be Dedicated Exclusively to Safe Patient Care and Needed Services.
Marlborough Hospital Nurses Meet With Area Legislators to Discuss Patient Safety Crisis at Their Hospital
Urge Passage of the Patient Safety Act to Set Safe Patient Limits for Safer Patient Care
NORTH ADAMS COMMUNITY MEETING TONIGHT, 5 P.M. AT THE AMERICAN LEGION HALL, 91 AMERICAN LEGION DRIVE, NORTH ADAMS
AS EFFORT CONTINUES TO RESTORE A FULL SERVICE HOSPITAL
North Adams Regional Hospital Nurses To Be Outside and Inside U.S. District Court in Springfield Today For Hearing on Status of Bankruptcy Filing by Hospital Owner Seek Restoration of a Full Service Hospital
Where: U.S District Court, 300 State Street, Springfield, MA When: Hearing Scheduled for 3 p.m., Nurses will be Outside Courthouse by 2:30 p.m.
Call it Prophetic: View Video of NARH ED Nurse Testifying at State House Hearing One Day before Illegal Closure Announcement Touting Potential Solution to Future Situations
MNA/NNU North Adams Nurses Statement Regarding Recent Efforts to Address Closing of North Adams Regional Hospital and Preserve Access to Health Care Services for Northern Berkshire County
MNA Plans to Leaflet Outside the Westin Copley Place Boston Hotel Tonight (from 5 - 6 p.m.) as Policy Makers and Advocates Enter a Dinner to Honor the Governor for His Leadership on Health Care
MNA Plans to Leaflet Outside the Westin Copley Place Boston Hotel Tonight (from 5 - 6 p.m.) as Policy Makers and Advocates Enter a Dinner to Honor the Governor for His Leadership on Health Care
North Adams Community Gathers Tonight at 5 p.m. as Northern Berkshire County Enters its Fourth Day without ER services
Meeting Location: American Legion Hall, 91 American Legion Drive, North Adams
We Have Just Learned State Officials Will Be In North Adams Today to Expedite the Re-Opening of the ED at North Adams Regional Hospital
Story about the Governor's long awaited appearance in North Adams to address a growing public health crisis
Latest News Coverage of the closing of North Adams Regional Hospital
MNA members and staff approached the Governor this morning in Holyoke and asked him about his efforts to save North Adams Regional Hospital
AG Heading Back to Court Right Now Seeking Revision of Temporary Restraining Order That Will Allow the CLOSURE of the ED at North Adams
Staff and Community Appalled by the Decision; Plan Stepped Up Occupation at Hospital!
North Adams Regional Hospital Sends in Police to Evaculate Staff and Occupiers, Hospital ER is Closed
Northern Berkshire County Will Have NO Access to Health Care Services as the State Abandons Those in Need
MEDIA ADVISORY: Today’s Vigil at North Adams Regional Hospital is Now an Occupation!
Concerned residents, officials, workers and local clergy will begin a vigil today
Attorney General Coakley files injunction seeking to keep open North Adams hospital emergency room
MNA/NNU Statement Regarding Closure of North Adams Regional Hospital
Nurses Outraged by this Callous Decision, Vow to Fight the Decision
Emergency Community Meeting Tonight in North Adams to Plan Steps to Save the Hospial
Health Care Experts Call for Governor to Declare a Public Health Emeergency to Prevent the Closure of North Adams Regional Hospital
Nurses and Patient Advocates Pack State House Hearing to Urge Lawmakers to Pass “Patient Safety Act” and “Hospital Profit Transparency & Fairness Act”
Researchers Present Groundbreaking Studies of California vs Massachusetts Hospitals: Mass Patients Receive 30% Less Nursing Care Resulting in Worse Outcomes and Higher Readmissions
North Shore Medical Center Nurses Plan Informational Picket Thursday, March 27 from 2 – 5 p.m.
Golf Tourney Online Registration is OPEN!
Also Up & Running: Registration for the Helicopter Ball Drop Fundraiser
Patient Advocates & Nurses From Hospitals Across the State Testify Monday at State House Hearing
Urge Legislators to Pass “Patient Safety Act” and “Hospital Profit Transparency & Fairness Act”
Baystate Franklin Medical Center Nurses Host Community Celebration to Say Thank You to Greenfield & To Pledge Support for Ongoing Efforts to Secure Stability of Hospital Services in Franklin County
Save the Date & Show Your Support for the North Shore Medical Center Nurses
March 27 from 2 – 5 p.m
Baystate VNA Nurses File Charge Against Baystate Health With the
The Charge is One of a Series of Charges Filed Against Baystate with the NLRB for their dealings with nurses
The melting of each snow bank brings us closer to the MNF's annual golf tournament!
Celebrate the coming of spring by registering for this July 7 event now
“Sharing is Caring” Canned Food Drive in February
Fact Sheet on The Hospital Profit Transparency and Fairness Act Ballot Initiative
Mandatory OT for RNs banned! Click here for complete info & violation reporting form
Law in effect as of Nov. 5, 2012
Baystate Franklin Medical Center Nurses Hold Vote to Ratify New Contract on Thursday, Feb. 13
Vote to be Held in Hospital Ground Floor Conference Room From 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. With Results Announced Thereafter
Baystate Franklin Medical Center Nurses Hold Food Drive Today in Effort to Thank and Give Back to the Community That Stood With Them in Their Two-Year Effort to Win Fair Contract
Baystate Franklin Medical Center Nurses Reach Tentative Agreement With Baystate Health, Averting One-day Unfair Labor Practice Strike Planned for Feb. 10
Five-Year Agreement Includes Protections Nurses Sought to Prevent the Use of Mandatory Overtime as a Staffing Tool
Statement from NYSNA President Judy Sheridan-Gonzalez, RN
Stand with the RNs of Baystate Franklin Medical Center during their Feb. 10th Strike!
MNA Recognized for the Quality of Its Continuing Education Program for Registered Nurses in the Commonwealth
Receives Accreditation with Distinction Award from ANCC
Baystate Franklin Medical Center Nurses Announce Plan to Conduct a One-day Unfair Labor Practice Strike Against Baystate Health on Feb. 10
Nurses Call for Strike in Response to Baystate Health’s Illegal Declaration of Impasse in Negotiations as Management Seeks to undermine Statewide Nursing Standards
Powerful Segment on CBS's 60 Minutes Highlights Failure of our Nation's Mental Health System
Underscores Callous Decision by Governor in Mass to Cut Beds and Services
Governor’s Call for the Closure of Taunton State Hospital
Baystate Franklin Medical Center Nurses Express Outrage and File Complaint Against Baystate Health for Its Illegal Declaration of Impasse in Negotiations
Governor’s Call for the Closure of Taunton State Hospital Represents an Abandonment of the Mentally Ill
Cancellation Updates from MNA Region 5
Nurses Again #1 in Honesty, Ethics, 14 of 15 Years in Gallup Poll
Baystate Nurses File Class Action Law Suit Against Baystate Health in Hampden Superior Court. Seek to Recover Unpaid Wages and Overtime for Hours Worked Over Several Years
MNA/NNU Executve Director Julie Pinkham Receives Cushing-Gavin Award for Excellence in Labor/Management Relations
Biolab State court case Wednesday Dec. 11, 2013 at 2 pm-join us
Patient Advocates Hold Press Conference Outside State House, then Deliver 200,000 Signatures in Support of Two Health Care Ballot Initiatives to the Secretary of State’s Office via Hospital Gurney
Patient advocates to hold Dec. 4 press conference outside State House; Will deliver 200,000 signatures to the Sec. of State for two ballot initiatives
The petitions be delivered to the State House by Ambulance. Event will culminate with RNs wheeling petitions on a gurney from the State House to the office of the Secretary of State
Help Save Psychiatric Services at North Adams Regional Hospital
Attend a Community Forum on the Proposed Closure of Greylock Pavilion at North Adams Regional Hospital
DPH Issues Finding Declaring Both the Pediatric and Psychiatric Units at North Adams Regional Hospital are Essential Services that Should Not Be Closed
NNU Disaster Relief Team is on the Ground in Philippines, More than 2,200 Volunteers Recruited – Join Us
More Than 200,000 Signatures Gathered For Two Ballot Initiatives
RNs: Sign Up, Donate Now to Help Our Response to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines
MNA/NNU Celebrates Marty Walsh Victory in Race for Mayor of Boston
The Clock is Ticking on the Patient Safety Act Ballot Initiative!
Want safe staffing? Then download a petition sheet NOW and get collecting
Department of Public Health to Hold Public Hearings Nov. 1
Opponents to the Closings Will Present Testimony Detailing the Negative Impact the Loss of these Services Will Have on the Vulnerable Residents of Northern Berkshire County
MNA/NNU Baystate Franklin Medical Center Nurses Publish Op Ed Providing Their Perspective on the Pending Strike
Gloucester School RNs Turn to State Mediator in Ongoing Effort to Finalize Specifics on Pay Equity Agreement
Ballot Initiative to Ensure Taxpayer Health Care Dollars are Dedicated Exclusively to Patient Care and Needed Services is Certified
Massachusetts Nurses Association Endorses John McCaul for Re-election
Cites his Efforts to Preserve Vital health Care Services for Greater Taunton Including His Advocacy on Behalf of Children and Families in the Fight to Save the Pediatric Unit at Morton Hospital
Patient Advocates Launch Ballot Initiative Petition Drive in Lynn for Safe Patient Limits in Mass. Hospitals
Patient Advocates Launch Ballot Initiative Petition Drive in the Merrimack Valley/North Shore Area for Safe Patient Limits in Mass. Hospitals
Baystate Franklin Medical Center Nurses Vote to Authorize a Three-Day Strike
Patient Advocates Launch Ballot Initiative Petition Drive on Southcoast for Safe Patient Limits in Mass. Hospitals
Check Out this Great Video Displaying the Work of the MNA/NNU Over the Past Year
Students at the College of the Holy Cross helping to gather signatures on campus!!
MNA/NNU raises concerns over planned unit closures and treatment changes at North Adams Regional Hospital
MNA 2013 Ballot Results
MNA/NNU launches signature drive for safe patient limits
Join the campaign, help us gather signatures to protect our patients
Joint Committee on Public Health Holds Sep. 24 Hearing
The measure responds to efforts by hospital networks to cut needed services in an effort to boost profits even though the DPH has deemed these services to be essential for the communities served by those hospitals
MNA's Launch to its Ballot Initiative Petition Drive a Resounding Success!
RNs comlete day-long road trip to spread the news and gather signatures
Patient Advocates Launch Ballot Initiative Petition Drive for Safe Patient Limits in Mass. Hospitals
Signature gathering gets underway with kickoff events scheduled in Boston, Worcester and Springfield on Sept. 18
Proposed Jordan Hospital acquisition gets backing at state hearing
Testimony by MNA/NNU Jordan Hospital Co-Chair Kris Kenyon at the DPH Hearing on the BI Merger
Haiti Health Alliance trip planned
Ballot Initiative to Ensure Taxpayer Health Care Dollars are Dedicated Exclusively to Patient Care and Needed Services is Certified
Measure will require hospitals to be transparent about their financial holdings, to limit exorbitant CEO salaries and excessive profits to protect services for communities in need of those services
Visiting nurses who service Northern Worcester County to earn less and lose benefits under HealthAlliance’s contract proposals
As federal mediator joins negotiations, RNs fear attack on contract will lead to staff turnover
Safe Patient Limits Ballot Initiative Certified by Attorney General
Baystate Franklin Medical Center Nurses Vote to Settle Negotiations Through Binding Arbitration
Another Accolade for National Nurses United Director, RoseAnn DeMoro
Named 35th Most Influential in Healthcare
National Nurses United Unveils Bold New Ad Charting Third Way in Healthcare Debate
“Our taxes should pay for our healthcare: Seniors have it. Congress has it. Other countries have it. Why not the rest of us?”
Great TV Coverage of the MNA/NNU Ballot Initiative for Safe Patient Limits
MNA/NNU Board Member Sandra Hottin makes strong case for safe limits for safer care
NNU-affiliated Certificate Program in Women’s Global Health Getting Underway; Scholarships Available
To Protect Patients and Improve Care, Mass Nurses File Ballot Initiative for Safer Staffing Levels in Mass. Hospitals
As hospitals focus on profits, patients are being put at risk because they are sharing their nurse with too many other patients, resulting in costly complications and readmissions
Today's Globe Features Story About the MNA/NNU's Effort to Protect Patients By Filing A Ballot Question to Set Safe Maximum Patient Limits in MA Hospitals
To learn more about this campaign, visit PatientSafetyAct.com
MA Boards Meeting Without Quorum
Great pics from last week's community rally in support of the nurses fighting for safe patient care at BFMC in Greenfield!
RNs, Community Leaders to Hold Rally on July 25th Outside BFMC
Will Call Upon Baystate to Restore and Expand Health Care Services for Residents in Franklin County
Medford School RNs Earn Ink in Local Weekly After Filing for Mediation
Save Hospital Services at Baystate Franklin Medical Center-Attend a Community Rally—Keep Care in Franklin County!
The Republican's Coverage of BFMC/NLRB news
News from The Recorder: Hospital [BFMC] faces labor complaint in contract talks
Fed Issues Complaint Against BFMC for Illegal Attempt to Silence RNs and for Their Refusal to Provide Required Info Regarding Its Proposal to Increase Overtime
Complaint latest in a serious of unfair labor practices
Health Policy Commission Approves Guidelines to Determine What Constitutes an Emergency Situation to Allow Mandatory Overtime Under the New Law Prohibiting the Practice
New Rules Allow MOT Only in Rare Circumstances Following Disasters
Improper Bostonian Features Compelling Interview with MNA/NNU Member and Marathon Bombing First Responder Betty Sparks
MNA/NNU Seeks Volunteers to Assist in Promoting Our Call for Safe RN Staffing at the Democratic State Convention
UMass Medical Center University Campus Nurses Ratify New Contract that Provides Safer RN Staffing to Protect Patient Care
Medford School RNs File for Mediation - Nurses Seek End to Discriminatory Practice
Cancelled: June 26 Meeting for Retired MNA Members
To be rescheduled, so check back here for more info or call Eileen Norton at 781-830-5777.
For-Profit Musical Chairs: Tenet announces plan to purchase Vanguard
Call your legislator in support of Taunton State Hospital!
Call your legislator today and ask him or her to support the Senate version of line item 5095-0015 so that future decisions can be based on the comprehensive study of our mental health system.
MNA/NNU Quincy Medical Center Nurses Ratify Agreement with Steward Health Care To Promote a Healthy Future for Steward Quincy Medical Center, the Community and Patients it Serves
UMass Medical Center Memorial/Hahnemann Campus Nurses Ratify New Contract that Provides Safer Staffing to Protect Patient Care
DPH Issues Finding Declaring Pediatric Unit at Steward Morton Hospital an Essential Service
Says Steward Closure Plan Would Deprive Children in Greater Taunton of Access to Needed Care
Critical Care Nursing Expo Photos
National Nurses United and Massachusetts Nurses Association Endorse Ed Markey for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts Special Election
MNA Launches Retiree Group-Next meeting:June 26, 2013 at 12N
MNA/NNU Applauds Decision by Cambridge Health Alliance to Keep Child Psychiatric Unit Open
UMass Medical Center University Campus Nurses Reach Agreement, Strike Averted
Nurses achieve safer staffing to protect patient care
PRESS RELEASE: UMass Medical Center University Campus Nurses Reach Agreement-STRIKE AVERTED
Media Advisory: UMass Medical Center University Campus Nurses Strike Update: Final Round of Talks Scheduled from 2 – 6 p.m. Today at DCU Center
Concerns About Poor Patient Care Conditions Forces UMass Medical Center Nurses To Conduct One-Day Strike on Thursday, May 23
After 20-Hour Negotiating Session, UMass Memorial/Hahnemann Nurses Reach Tenative Agreement to Avert a Strike
Pact Provides Contractually Guaranteed Improvements in Staffing and Protection of Benefits -- University Committee to Return to the Table on Monday
UMass Nurses' Fight for Safe Staffing Continues
Talks Resume Today In Effort to Avert Strike on May 23
UMass Nurses Head Back to the Table Today
Talks Continue as Strike Date Looms
Child Health Advocate's Post on WBUR's CommonHealth Blog Makes Case For Saving Child Psych Unit at CHA
Spread the Word: Support the UMass Nurses in Their Strike for Safe Staffing; Reject Overtures by Scab Agency Looking for Replacement Nurses;
Media Coverage of the DPH Hearing on CHA's Plan to Close its Child Psychiatric Unit
Nurses, activists and parents of patients flood hearing; highlights of testimonies included
Concerns About Poor Patient Care Conditions Forces UMass Medical Center Nurses to Call for One-Day Strike on May 23
A New Study Finds that Nurses Staffing Levels Impact Readmissions for Pediatric Patients in Hospitals
Study underscores need for legislation to set safe RN staffing levels to protect patients
MNA Endorses Rep. Marty Walsh for Mayor of Boston
Cites His Commitment to Issues Important to Nurses, their patients and the state-wide labor movement
DPH to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Closure of Child Behavioral Health Unit at Cambridge Hospital
Hearing coincides with “Children’s Mental Health Week,” Opponents to testify on how young children in crisis will suffer immeasurably by the elimination of such services
Yet another study underscores the need for safe RN staffing to protect our patients
Save the Date: DPH Public Hearing on Proposed Closure of Morton Hospital’s Pedi Unit Rescheduled to May 21
Pedi Psych Services at CHA Slated for Elimination!
Attend the May 8 DPH Public hearing on this planned closure and help protect children in crisis
Deerfield Town Meeting Passes Resolution Calling Upon Baystate Health System to Commit All Necessary Resources to Ensure Baystate Franklin Medical Center Can Meet the Health Care Needs of Franklin County Residents in Franklin County
The resolution responds to concerns by Franklin County residents about the erosion of services once available at BFMC that are now only offered in Springfield
Frontline Nurses Flood State House to Voice Concerns About Proposed Guidelines for New Law to Ban Mandatory Overtime for Nurses
Consumer Reports Issues Report on Nurse and Patient Concerns About Hospital Care - Highlights Importance of Safe RN-to-Patient Staffing Limits
Compelling WBZ-AM Radio Feature Story on MNA/NNU Board Member Betty Sparks and Her Experience Treating Victims of the Marathon Bombing
Free teleconference re the emergency response to the Marathon bombing – tomorrow Friday April 26 12:30-1:30 pm EST.
Public Hearing on New Mandatory Overtime Law Set for Friday, April 26 at 9 a.m.
Special Commission Will Hear Testimony on the Definition of an Emergency Where Mandatory Overtime Could Be Assigned -- Join Us!
Adult Immunization Conference: May 21, 2013
DPH Postpones Public Hearing Today On the Proposed Closure of Pediatric Unit at Steward Morton Hospital in Taunton
Events in Greater Boston Surrounding Manhunt for Suspect in Marathon Bombing Drive Decision; New Date for Hearing Yet to Be Determined
Video Highlights from the Steward Quincy Medical Center Nurses One-Day Strike for Safe Patient Care
Department of Public Health to Hold Public Hearing April 19 On the Proposed Closure of a 13-bed Pediatric Unit at Steward Morton Hospital in Taunton
MNA Board Member Betty Sparks – A True Hero at the Scene of Yesterday’s Tragic Bombing
Nurses relied on trauma experience to help bombing wounded
CNN story last night featured two MNA members: one from Tufts Medical Center and one from UMass Memoial Medical Center
Calling all MNA members to the BORN 3.05 subcommittee mtg Wednesday afternoon!! April 17 2013 1pm
MNA Offers Support to Those Impacted by Today’s Explosions in Boston
Save the Date and Plan to Attend a DPH Public Hearing on the Proposed Closure of the Steward Morton Hospital Pediatric Unit on April 19th at 2 p.m. at the Taunton Public Library!!!!
Great letter from a Pediatrician in Today's Taunton Gazette Opposing the Closing of the Pediatric Unit at Steward Morton Hospital
Join the fight to save this unit, attend a DPH public hearing on the closing Friday, April 10, 2 pm at the Taunton Public Library
UMass Medical Center Nurses Cast Overwhelming Vote to Authorize a Strike Over Unsafe Patient Care Condisions
Front-Page Story in Today's Patriot Ledger -- UPDATE: Quincy Medical Nurses Begin 24-hour Strike, Picket Line Swells
Hundreds of Quincy Medical nurses and supports begin strike today
Diminished Patient Protection Forces Steward-Quincy Medical Center Nurses to Conduct One-Day Strike for Safe Patient Care on Thursday April 11 Beginning at 6 a.m.,
2,000 Nurses at UMass Medical Center to Conduct Strike Vote on April 11
Support the QMC Nurses' Strike For Safe Patient Care at Steward-Quincy Medical Center, April 11
Front-page Story in Today's Taunton Gazette -- Nurses speak out about potential closure of pediatric unit at Morton Hospital in Taunton
Rally for Safe Staffing a Resounding Success at Merrimack Valley Hospital!
Story in Cambridge Chronicle About MNA Opposition to CHA's Plan to Close Child Psychiatric Beds
The Patients of Massachusetts Need YOU at the State House on March 24!
Hearing Scheduled on Our Two Ballot Initiatives: The Patient Safety Act and the Hospital Profit Transparency and Fairness Act ... Help Send the Message that Safe Patient Limits Save Lives & Taxpayer Dollars Should be Dedicated Exclusively to Safe Patient Care and Needed Services
