'Largest Strike Of Nurses' In MA History At Brigham and Women’s Hospital

BOSTON, MA — Thousands of nurses went on strike at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Wednesday morning.

The one-day strike is the largest nurses' strike in state history, according to the Massachusetts Nurses Association.

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"The largest strike of nurses and healthcare professionals in state history begins Wednesday, July 8 after the billionaires and corporate executives who run Mass General Brigham (MGB) refused to negotiate with Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses and MGB Home Care clinicians, causing a massive disruption to the Massachusetts healthcare system," the union said on its website.

The union said it has "been attempting for many months to negotiate fair contracts that invest in patient care and respect frontline caregivers."

"In the days leading up to the strikes, MGB told nurses and clinicians they would not move off their bargaining positions, even though the caregivers offered to compromise," according to the union.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital said in a message that it was "prepared to deliver safe care to our patients."

"We respect and value our nurses," the message said, adding, "We remain committed to reaching a fair and responsible agreement."

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