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Thousands of Brigham and Women’s nurses remained locked out of the hospital as picketing continued for a third day in Boston.
These nurses have said they felt they had no choice after their demands for more money, better health insurance, and safer worker conditions went unheard for months. Now, they’re making themselves heard as they scream, chant, yell and march with signs on Francis Street, putting pressure on the hospital system.
The strike was planned to be for just one day, however, nurses tried to return to their jobs at 7 a.m. Thursday and were told they’re locked out until Monday, as the hospital hired replacement workers on a five-day contract.
The Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) said Friday that there are no new negotiations scheduled at this point, saying they are ready at any time and awaiting Mass General Brigham.
The MNA had previously said this would be the largest nurse and health care professional strike in the state’s history, which is why Gov. Maura Healey said on Thursday that she had met with the hospital system and nurses union to strongly urge them to return to the bargaining table and continue negotiating in good faith.
“It’s essential that they reach an agreement that protects patient care and ensures strong wages and benefits for our hardworking health care nurses,” Healey wrote in a statement on the strike.
She met with the nurses outside the hospital on Friday.
Other political leaders have chimed in, as well, including, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Sen. Ed Markey, who showed up at the picketing lines Thursday to address the crowd.
“It is not too much to ask for dignity,” Wu said
“You deserve the same level of care that you provide for your patients,” Markey added.
Brigham has said that the hospital is open during this work stoppage, and they’ll continue to ensure high-quality, safe patient care. Patients should expect heavier than usual traffic near the main campus, however.
Meanwhile, MGB Home Care clinicians are continuing their seven-day strike. They’ll be holding a rally in Somerville on Friday featuring state and local elected officials and union supporters.
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