MNA nurses emphasize that burn care excellence at BWH is a critical skill that has helped in mass casualty events like the Boston Marathon Bombing BOSTON, Mass. – Nurses at… Read more »
Author: Joe Markman
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Nurses to Testify at January 20 DPH Hearing Opposing Closure of Burn Unit, Warn of Serious Risks to Patient Safety and Capacity
MNA Supports 15,000 NYSNA Nurses on Strike for Patient and Nurse Safety
MNA nurses and healthcare professionals stand in solidarity with the 15,000 New York State Nurses Association nurses on strike in New York City. We know firsthand the courage it takes… Read more »
MNA Corrected: Boston Medical Center Brighton Nurses Vote to Authorize 3-Day Strike as BMC Seeks to Gut Nurses Benefits and RN Staffing Levels, Undermining the Facility’s Ability to Recruit and Retain Staff to Ensure Safe Patient Care
The effort to cut nurses’ compensation comes after BMC received hundreds of millions from the Commonwealth to operate the hospital, formerly owned by Steward Healthcare, and after healthcare workers stuck with the… Read more »
Brigham Nurses Oppose Plan to Relocate Burn Unit to Mass General, Urge MGB to Keep Specialized Care at BWH with Highly Trained Nurses
MNA nurses emphasize Brigham burn care excellence belongs at BWH; many nurses will remain because of MNA contract protections at BWH BOSTON, Mass. – The 4,000 Brigham and Women’s Hospital… Read more »
Massachusetts Nurses Association Condemns Trump Administration Move to Strip Nursing and Healthcare Professional Degrees of ‘Professional’ Status and Worsen Healthcare Crisis
MNA Board calls on allies to stand with nurses and healthcare professionals to oppose this policy that threatens healthcare education and deepens a nursing crisis CANTON, Mass – The nurses… Read more »
Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention Legislation Passes Massachusetts House of Representatives
House passage of a healthcare violence prevention bill supported by MHA, MNA, and 1199SEUI is a major step forward in protecting the healthcare workforce BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 19, 2025… Read more »
MNA Mercy Medical Center Nurses to Host Virtual Community Forum on November 20 about ‘Temporary’ Closure of Family Life Center
Nurses and community members to discuss impacts on maternity care and how to demand accountability for essential services SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Registered nurses at Mercy Medical Center, represented by the… Read more »
One-Day Strike Avoided as Cooley Dickinson Hospital Nurses Reach Tentative Agreement with MGB that Fights off Contract Takeaways and Invests in Nurses for Improved Patient Care
Tentative agreement includes no takeaways – including maintaining current health insurance benefits – and features major gains for nurses and patients NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – Registered nurses at Cooley Dickinson Hospital,… Read more »
Mass General Brigham Occupational Health Nurses Demand Recognition of Union Vote, Call on MGB Board in Letter to End Anti-Union Delays
MGB nurses and NPs urge executives to respect their 91% union vote and begin negotiations to strengthen workforce safety and patient care BOSTON, Mass. – The registered nurses and nurse… Read more »
MNA Boston MedFlight Nurses and Paramedics Ratify New Contract to Help Ensure Quality Transport Care by Providing Competitive Pay Increases and Benefits Improvements
The three-year agreement delivers significant wage increases and added time off for nurses and paramedics providing ICU-level transport care across the region BOSTON, Mass. – Nurses and paramedics represented by… Read more »