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 »
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MNA Response to Ombudsman’s Report on Pending Closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center
WEDNESDAY, August 28 at 10:30 a.m. – Rally to Save Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center on the Front Steps of the State House
State Senators Nick Collins and Jamie Eldridge will host this event, where community members, caregivers, first responders, health and social justice advocates, along with other concerned state and local public… Read more »
Strike Authorization Vote is a Unanimous “Yes” for the VNA Nurses of Cape Cod Healthcare
“Yes” vote empowers union leaders to call a strike at any point, but does not send nurses immediately to the picket line; nurses back at the table tomorrow, Aug. 21… 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 »
Statement by Massachusetts Nurses AssociationIn Response to Governor’s Announcement of Deal for Four Steward Hospitals & Seizure of Fifth hospital, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, by Eminent Domain; The Need Remains to Save Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center
The Massachusetts Nurses Association, which represents more than 3,000 registered nurses working in hospitals impacted by the Steward crisis was pleased to see the announcement today by Governor Healey that… 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 »
Statement by Massachusetts Nurses Association Calling for Action by State Government to Prevent Loss of Steward Hospitals
Coming Days and Weeks Are Crucial in Effort to Avoid Public Health Disaster for Patients and Communities Across Eastern Mass CANTON, MA — As the Commonwealth continues to struggle to… Read more »
MNA Nurses at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike for Brigham Wage Parity to Address Unsafe Staffing and Patient Care Conditions
Faulkner nurses voted on July 25 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,… Read more »
