BOSTON, Mass – State lawmakers on Tuesday will hear testimony in favor of legislation that addresses an epidemic of violence against Massachusetts health care professionals. Registered nurses, public safety officials… Read more »
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Nurses, Lawmakers, Public Safety Officials to Testify at State House in Favor of Health Care Workplace Violence Bill on Tuesday, April 4
MNA Workplace Violence Fact Sheet
RNs at Tufts Medical Center Cast Overwhelming “Yes” Vote in Favor of One-Day Strike
BOSTON — The nearly 1,200 registered nurses who work at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, and who are represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), cast an overwhelming vote… Read more »
MNA Nurse Celebrated at State House for Promoting Social Inclusion
Mark Brodeur, a registered nurse at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield and a member of the Massachusetts Nurses Association, was honored on Wednesday for his "
Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts Nurses Ratify Contract with New Workplace Violence, Anti-Discrimination Protections
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The approximately 80 registered nurses of Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), voted Tuesday to ratify a new union contract that… Read more »
“The Trump Agenda” – MNA Labor School workshop on the impact of President Trump’s agenda for union members, workers and America
Nurses Vote 93% to Authorize One-Day Strike at Baystate Franklin Medical Center to Hold Hospital Accountable for Safe Patient Care
GREENFIELD, Mass – The 200 registered nurses of Baystate Franklin Medical Center, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, voted on Monday 93 percent to authorize a one-day strike. “Nurses voted… Read more »
Worcester City Council Passes Resolution Opposing Closure of Psych Beds at UMass Memorial Med. Ctr.
https://worcestermag.com/2017/03/09/city-officials-decry-loss-psych-beds/49910 Below are two great stories detailing a unanimous vote on Tuesday night by the Worcester City Council to oppose the proposed closure of desperately needed psychiatric beds at UMass… Read more »
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Baystate Franklin Medical Center Nurses File Unfair Labor Practice Charges With National Labor Relations Board Against Baystate Health
GREENFIELD, Mass – The registered nurses of Baystate Franklin Medical Center, who are represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, have filed six federal unfair labor practice charges against hospital owner… Read more »