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Largest-ever nurses' strike in Massachusetts begins, Healey convenes Brigham and Women's management, union
Over 4,000 Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses and MGB home care clinicians took to the picket lines Wednesday for what is expected to be a five-day work stoppage, making history as Massachusetts’ largest ever nurses’ strike. Nurses with ...
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URL Media
· Jul 10, 2026
Governor Healey urges negotiations after the largest nurses’ strike in Massachusetts
More than 4,000 nurses from Brigham and Women's Hospital and 450 workers from MGB Home Care began this week the largest health care worker strike in Massachusetts history. The post Governor Healey urges negotiations after the largest nurses’ strike in Massachusetts appeared first on URL Media.
Boston.com
· Jul 8, 2026
The Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses strike is underway. Here’s what to know.
More than 4,000 nurses were expected to walk off the job in what could become the largest nurses strike in Massachusetts history. The post The Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses strike is underway. Here’s what to know. appeared first on Boston.com.
Jacobin
· Jul 1, 2026
Nurses Are at the Heart of the US Labor Movement
Nursing in the US is highly unionized, well-paid, and increasingly central to the economy. Rank-and-file nurses are well-positioned to fight for common good demands and for a broader revival of the labor movement.
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
· Jul 2, 2026
Why are B.C. nurses on strike?
On June 29, the B.C. Nurses’ Bargaining Association gave a 72-hour strike notice. The three days came and went without a new offer from the employers’ association, and the nurses began their strike on July 2 by restricting overtime and withdrawing non-nursing services. These include activities that could be performed by other health care workers, The post Why are B.C. nurses on strike? appeared first on CCPA.
Portside
· Jun 27, 2026
More Than 4,000 Mass General Brigham Nurses To Strike on July 8
More Than 4,000 Mass General Brigham Nurses To Strike on July 8 Dave Sat, 06/27/2026 - 17:16
Inside Higher Ed
· Jul 6, 2026
Labor Watch: St. John’s Sues New York, Suit Against Rutgers Unions Dismissed
Labor Watch: St. John’s Sues New York, Suit Against Rutgers Unions Dismissed Emma Whitford Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM The month of June also saw several unions secure contract wins while faculty at Portland State University and the New School continued to push against layoffs. Byline(s) Emma Whitford
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