Media Advisory: Legacy Finally Agrees To Mediation As Striking Advanced Practice Providers Plan Saturday Rally At Good Samaritan - 12/05/25
What: After four days of striking, the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) was informed by federal mediators that Legacy management has agreed to mediation and to returning to the bargaining table with advanced practice providers (APPs) at Legacy—a step they had previously declined. This is a significant step forward and a sign that APP’s strike is working.
On the heels of this news, APPs from Legacy Health will hold a solidarity rally tomorrow, Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. Lawmakers and union siblings will join to express their solidarity with the APPs, who began their strike on Dec. 2.
The APPs include nurse practitioners (NPs), physician associates (PAs), clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), and certified nurse midwives (CNMs) who have been working to reach a fair contract agreement with Legacy for nearly two years.
When/Where: Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 11 a.m.
Legacy Good Samaritan, 1015 NW 22nd, Portland
At the intersection of NW 22nd and NW Marshall
Who:
- State Rep. Rob Nosse
- State Rep. Lamar Wise
- Portland City Councilor Sameer Kanal
- Leigh Warsing, PA at Legacy
- Rob Brookshire, PA at Legacy
- Richard Botterill, RN at Providence Portland
- Steph Funk, RN at Legacy Emanuel
- April Callister, PA at Legacy
Why: APPs have consistently communicated their willingness to negotiate at any time to avoid a strike. Legacy management, however, had not previously accepted federal mediation and did not participate in bargaining during the 10-day notice period before the strike. The first day of mediation will be Monday, December 8. The strike will continue during mediation.
APPs make up about a third of the providers with Legacy Medical Group, but they have very little say in decision-making. They have worked for years to partner with Legacy leadership, only to see their requests denied.
Like their RN colleagues, APPs in many departments are short-staffed and overworked, making it difficult to retain existing caregivers or recruit new ones. Many APPs feel that they have not been provided with the right resources or support to do their jobs effectively. This has led to an increase in turnover and high levels of frustration.
Legacy Health is a private nonprofit health system that operates eight hospitals and more than 70 clinics in Oregon and Washington.
Strike lines at Good Samaritan and Emanuel will continue to run from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily.
The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) represents a diverse community of more than 24,000 nurses and healthcare 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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