Legacy’s Refusal To Bargain Continues As Advanced Practice Providers Walk The Line For A Second Day (Photo) - 12/03/25
(Portland, Ore.) - Advanced practice providers (APPs) packed the picket lines again outside Emanuel and Good Samaritan hospitals, waiting for word that Legacy executives agreed to come back to the bargaining table. The energy was high and the coffee flowing to ward off the chilly temps. Strikers’ spirits were bolstered by support from members of other bargaining units, including nurses from OHSU and APPs and Legacy nurses from across the system.
State Representative Lamar Wise stopped by the strike line at Emanuel, showing his support and reaffirming that the community stands with APPs in the fight for fair working conditions and quality patient care. Rep. Wise said, “I’m here because I believe in you all, I believe in the power of labor unions, and I believe in the power that you all have.”
For nearly two years, the bargaining team for the 135 APPs have been trying to reach a first contract that protects patients through recruitment and retention of high-quality providers and puts an end to inequitable practices like unpaid work. The APPs work in Legacy hospitals and clinics located in the Portland metro and Southwest Washington. They include nurse practitioners (NPs), physician associates (PAs), certified nurse midwives (CNMs), and clinical nurse specialists (CNSs).
The APPs are represented by the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA).
Strike lines are located at Legacy Good Samaritan and Legacy Emanuel hospitals from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week. This is an open-ended strike.
Community members can visit OregonRN.org/RespectAPPs to learn more about ongoing negotiations, sign a community petition in support of the APPs, and stay informed about the impact of the strike.
A reminder to patients from APPs:
If you are sick, please do not delay getting medical care. Patients who need hospital or clinical care immediately should go to receive care. We would prefer to provide your care ourselves, but Legacy executives’ refusal to continue meeting with APPs has forced us to strike to advocate for you, our communities, and our colleagues. Going into a hospital or clinic to get the care you need is NOT crossing our strike line. We invite you to come join us on the strike line after you've received the care you need.
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FOR MEDIA PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY:
Schedules are subject to change. Please reach out to the identified ONA press contact for information about specific locations and events and to schedule interviews.
MEDIA AVAILABILITIES
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, DEC. 4-5: 11 AM – 1 PM
• Legacy Emanuel (501 N Graham St, Portland, OR 97227)
Myrna Jensen, 907-350-6260, jensen@oregonrn.org
• Legacy Good Samaritan (1015 NW 22nd Ave, Portland, OR 97210)
Kevin Mealy, 765-760-2203, mealy@oregonrn.org
SATURDAY, DEC. 6: 11 AM-1 PM
• Legacy Good Samaritan (1015 NW 22nd Ave, Portland, OR 97210)
Myrna Jensen, 907-350-6260, jensen@oregonrn.org
Additional dates and events will be shared with media as they become available.
