Nurses at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital nurses authorized a potential strike to attain a fair contract that will enable BWFH to recruit and retain the nurses needed to provide… Read more »
Author: Joe Markman
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Nurses Reach Tentative Agreement Averting One-Day Strike and Securing Significant Investment in Nurses to Improve Staffing and Patient Care
One-Day Strike Scheduled by Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Nurses for October 1 After MGB Fails to Reach Agreement Respecting Nurses and Protecting Patient Care
A 24-hour strike on October 1 by Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital nurses will happen unless MGB agrees to a fair contract that properly values the excellent patient care nurses… Read more »
MNA Faulkner Hospital Nurses to Issue Strike Notice on September 16 if Mass General Brigham Fails to Reach Agreement Respecting Nurses and Protecting Patient Care
Faulkner nurses voted 99.7% to authorize a potential one-day strike because MGB refuses to properly value the excellent patient care Faulkner nurses provide under extremely challenging conditions BOSTON, Mass. –… Read more »
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Nurses Vote to Ratify New Contract that Averted Potential Strike and Seeks to Improve Nurse Staffing and Patient Care Conditions
Brigham nurses negotiated a new MNA contract last month following a 99.4% strike authorization vote motivated by nurses calling on MGB to invest in nurses and improve patient safety BOSTON,… Read more »
Statement by Massachusetts Nurses Association In Response to Bankruptcy Court Judge’s Approval of Asset Purchase Agreements for Six Steward Hospitals
The Need Remains to Save Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center CANTON, MA — The Massachusetts Nurses Association, which represents more than 2,800 registered nurses working in hospitals impacted… Read more »
MNA Response to Ombudsman’s Report on Pending Closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center
Ombudsman reiterates opponents’ concerns that “the Nashoba closure is devastating to the community and patients who rely on this hospital and the ED.” Calls for all parties and the state… Read more »
Massachusetts Nurses Association Supports Legislature-Approved Maternal Health Bill that Provides a Strong Foundation for Addressing Health Access and Racial and Social Justice Issues
CANTON, Mass – The 25,000-member Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) applauds the lawmakers and key stakeholders that have succeeded in bringing important maternal health legislation to the desk of Gov. Maura… Read more »
Steward Healthcare Crisis Events: Aug. 13 and 15
Decisions this week will determine access to hospital care for dozens of communities and impact the health and safety of hundreds of thousands of residents across Eastern and Central Mass,… Read more »
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Nurses Avert Potential 1-Day Strike, Reaching Tentative Agreement Aimed at Addressing Unsafe Staffing and Improving Patient Care Conditions
Brigham nurses negotiated a new tentative MNA contract on August 8 after voting 99.4% to authorize a one-day strike after nurses called on MGB to invest in nurses and improve… Read more »
MNA Nurses at Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield to Hold Informational Picket August 6 Urging Executives to Settle a Fair Contract and Ensure Safe Patient Care
Nurses and community members have signed petitions calling on Baystate Health to improve patient care and working conditions by negotiating a fair MNA contract WESTFIELD, Mass. – Registered nurses at… Read more »
