Negotiations for our new contract will resume on Friday, May 3 with the University campus committee, and Monday, May 6 for the Memorial/Hahnemann campus committee. Last week the UMMMC negotiating… Read more »
Year: 2013
UMMMC Contract Alert: Talks Resume on May 3 & 6, Still Await Management Staffing Response
Yet another study underscores the need for safe RN staffing to protect our patients
Pedi Psych Services at CHA Slated for Elimination!
Save the Date: DPH Public Hearing on Proposed Closure of Morton Hospital’s Pedi Unit Rescheduled to May 21
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
Residents of Deerfield cast an overwhelming vote last night to approve a resolution placed on the warrant for the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, which calls upon Baystate Health System to… Read more »
Huffington Post Covers BU BioLab
This story in The Huffington Post provides an update on the status of the dangerous bioweapons lab Boston University wants to operate on the site of Boston Medical Center. The MNA has… Read more »
Frontline Nurses Flood State House to Voice Concerns About Proposed Guidelines for New Law to Ban Mandatory Overtime for Nurses
Several dozen nurses from across the state were on hand at the State House today to support representatives from the Massachusetts Nurses Association/National Nurses United who testified at a hearing … Read more »
Consumer Reports Issues Report on Nurse and Patient Concerns About Hospital Care – Highlights Importance of Safe RN-to-Patient Staffing Limits
Check out this new article in Consumer Reports about what nurses and patients are saying about the quality of care in America’s hospitals. The famed consumer advocacy publication makes a… Read more »
Free teleconference re the emergency response to the Marathon bombing – tomorrow Friday April 26 12:30-1:30 pm EST.
Compelling WBZ-AM Radio Feature Story on MNA/NNU Board Member Betty Sparks and Her Experience Treating Victims of the Marathon Bombing
WBZ-AM Radio is running a great story today about MNA/NNU Board Member and hero Betty Sparks, as she discusses her experience caring for the victims of the Marathon Bombing, knowing… Read more »
