Thousands of Brigham and Women’s nurses in Boston remain locked out of the hospital as picketing continues for a third day. The nurses, who are part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), are demanding better pay, health insurance, and safer working conditions.
Negotiations Stall
The MNA said that there are no new negotiations scheduled at this point, and they are waiting for Mass General Brigham to return to the bargaining table. The strike was initially planned for one day, but the hospital hired replacement workers on a five-day contract, locking out the nurses until Monday.
Gov. Maura Healey met with the hospital system and nurses union, urging them to return to negotiations and reach an agreement that protects patient care and ensures strong wages and benefits for the nurses. Other political leaders, including Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Sen. Ed Markey, have also shown their support for the nurses.
The hospital has stated that it will continue to provide high-quality, safe patient care during the work stoppage. Patients can expect heavier traffic near the main campus.
Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.
