Year: 2017
Berkshire Medical Center Unsafe Staffing Forms
MNA Retraction of Oct. 17, 2017 Press Release Regarding Berkshire Medical Center
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The MNA has retracted a statement made via press release earlier today concerning the status of an unfair labor practice charge filed by Berkshire Medical Center against… Read more »
Baystate Franklin Medical Center Withdraws Unfair Labor Practice Charge against MNA Nurses
GREENFIELD, Mass. – Baystate Franklin Medical Center has withdrawn an unfair labor practice charge filed this summer against its own registered nurses alleging that they have no right to strike… Read more »
Berkshire Medical Center Nurses to Return to Patient Care Sunday Morning after 4-Day Lockout by BMC
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire Medical Center nurses will gather outside the hospital before the anticipated 7 a.m. conclusion of the hospital’s four-day lockout as they prepare to march in solidarity… Read more »
Berkshire Medical Center Nurses to Hold Labor Rally, Visit Trustees during Lockout on Friday, Oct. 6
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire Medical Center nurses, and their union and community supporters will hold a rally at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6 outside the hospital after visiting members… Read more »
How Will Berkshire Medical Center Spend its $47 Million in Profits? Nurses Seek Answers at Rally in North Adams on Thursday, Oct. 5
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – During a 5 p.m. rally in North Adams on Thursday, Berkshire Medical Center nurses and advocates will bring attention to the economic and health care injustice… Read more »
Berkshire Medical Center Nurses to End 24-Hour Strike at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4; Plan Public Actions if Locked Out
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire Medical Center nurses will conclude a 24-hour strike Wednesday at 7 a.m. and plan to re-enter the hospital to care for their patients. The hospital has… Read more »
Berkshire Medical Center Nurses to Hold Patient Safety Vigil on Monday, Oct. 2 Ahead of One-Day Strike Tuesday
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire Medical Center nurses will join community members from across Berkshire County on Monday evening for a Patient Safety Vigil ahead of a 24-hour strike scheduled for… Read more »
Massachusetts Nurses Association Earns Reaccreditation From American Nurses Credentialing Center
The Massachusetts Nurses Association is pleased to announce it achieved reaccreditation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. ANCC accreditation distinguishes organizations that demonstrate quality and excellence in the curriculum design… Read more »