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WHAT: In advance of the nurses’ strike that begins June 18, representatives from some of the striking units will be available to talk with the media about why they are going on strike, what negotiations have been like these past nine months, and what they hope to achieve.
WHEN/WHERE: Monday, June 17 from 10-11 a.m.
Oregon Nurses Association, 18765 SW Boones Ferry Road, 3rd Floor Conference Room, Tualatin
Media who are unable to attend in person should schedule a time to talk with a nurse via video conference or phone during the allotted time by emailing Myrna Jensen at Jensen@OregonRN.org
WHO: Nurse leaders from Providence bargaining units who will go on strike Tuesday, June 18 at 6 a.m.
WHY: On June 7, nurses from six Providence hospitals issued a ten-day notice of their intent to hold a limited duration 3-day strike from June 18-20. The action came after months of negotiations and four days of central mediation where little movement was made on the nurses’ top priorities of safe staffing, affordable health care, increased paid time off and market wages.
The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) represents a diverse community of 20,000 nurses, and health care professionals throughout Oregon. Together, we use our collective power to advocate for critical issues impacting patients, nurses, and healthcare professionals including a more effective, affordable and accessible healthcare system; better working conditions for all healthcare professionals; and healthier communities. For more information visit www.OregonRN.org.
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