What patients should know before thousands of nurses go on strike
Thousands of nurses and healthcare workers at Mass General Brigham are preparing to strike starting July 8.
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The brief
Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital and MGB Home Care healthcare workers have authorized a strike. According to the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), home care clinicians will strike for seven days beginning July 8 after Mass General Brigham reportedly refused to move in negotiations on June 30.
Coverage from WCVB, WBUR, Yahoo, and PR Newswire emphasizes the impact on patients and the hospital's preparations. The MNA has also highlighted a letter from Brigham nurses addressed to the MGB Board, asserting that the board members are responsible for the impending strike and lockout.
Future developments depend on whether the July 8 strike deadline is met and how Brigham and Women's Hospital manages patient care during the labor action.
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Quick answers
When is the strike scheduled to begin?
The strike is scheduled to start on July 8.
Which healthcare providers are involved?
The action involves Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses and MGB Home Care healthcare workers.
How long will the home care strike last?
The MNA states that home care clinicians will strike for seven days.
Coverage (5)
- Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses, MGB Home Care healthcare workers authorize strike Yahoo · 3h ago
- MNA: Mass General Brigham Refuses to Move in Negotiations on June 30, Forcing Home Care Clinicians to Strike for 7 Days Starting July 8 Bennington Banner · 3h ago
- MNA: As July 8 Strike Looms, Brigham Nurses Write to MGB Board Billionaires: 'This Strike and Lockout is Your Responsibility' PR Newswire · 3h ago
- Brigham and Women's Hospital prepares for nurses strike WBUR · 3h ago
- What patients should know before thousands of nurses go on strike WCVB · 3h ago
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