Majority of nurses say care conditions have worsened as understaffing continues to drive risks for patients and the nursing workforce CANTON, Mass. – A newly released 2026 State of Nursing… Read more »
Author: Joe Markman
Mass Nurses Warn of Declining Patient Care Quality, Unsafe Staffing, and an Epidemic of Violence in 2026 State of Nursing in Massachusetts Survey
As Hundreds of MNA Nurses and Healthcare Professionals Rally at State House for May 5th Day of Action, Annual Survey Results Sound Alarm about Workplace Violence
95% of nurses support legislation to address workplace violence BOSTON, Mass. – As workplace violence continues to threaten the safety of nurses, healthcare professionals, and patients across the Commonwealth, the… Read more »
Boston City Council to Vote on Resolution Supporting Brigham Nurses as they Hold Informational Picket on April 29
Top MGB Executives made $35.9 million in FY2024, offered Brigham nurses 0% raises and closed essential patient care services; Nurses seek fair contract BOSTON, Mass. – On the same day… Read more »
Brigham Nurses to Picket April 29 in Fight Against MGB Decisions that Disrespect Nurses, Impact Patients and Undermine the Future of BWH
Brigham nurses are negotiating a new MNA contract as MGB executives make millions while imposing closures and undermining safe patient care BOSTON, Mass. – Registered nurses at Brigham and Women’s… Read more »
BMC South RNs and Healthcare Professionals Submit Official Notice of Three-Day Strike from April 30 – May 3 as Talks for a New Contract Stall Over Staffing, Wages and Dramatic Cuts to Health Benefits
MC South caregivers contend the administration’s stance in the negotiations undermines the facility’s ability to recruit and retain staff to ensure safe patient care in their chronically underserved community BOSTON… Read more »
Greenfield City Council Unanimously Approves Resolution Supporting Baystate Franklin Nurses Fighting for a Fair Contract and Safe Patient Care
Resolution signals growing community support as nurses have voted to authorize a potential strike to ensure safe, local care GREENFIELD, Mass. – In a unanimous vote on April 15, the… Read more »
Baystate Franklin Nurses Vote 98.2% to Authorize a Potential Strike After Filing Unfair Labor Practice Charge to Protect Patient Care
Nurses’ vote sends a strong message to Baystate to end illegal staffing proposal and settle fair contract that protects patient safety and local care GREENFIELD, Mass. – Registered nurses at… Read more »
Baystate Franklin Nurses to Hold Strike Authorization Vote April 14 After Filing Unfair Labor Practice Charge Over Illegal Baystate Staffing Proposal
Nurses filed unfair labor practice charge as Baystate illegally ties nurse-patient safety limits to use of non-union float nurses GREENFIELD, Mass. – Registered nurses at Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC),… Read more »
Baystate Franklin Nurses to Hold Informational Picket April 7 as Community Supports Fight for Patient Safety and Keeping Care Local
Nurses are calling for safe RN staffing, regionally competitive wages, and other contractual protections to keep care local in Franklin County GREENFIELD, Mass. – Registered nurses at Baystate Franklin Medical… Read more »
Boston Globe: Workers fear ‘quiet closing’ at Canton hospital for disabled children
CANTON — Workers at a residential hospital for disabled children in Canton fear the state is quietly starving the historic facility of patients despite claiming to have abandoned a closure… Read more »
