Brigham nurses voted in record numbers Tuesday to authorize a one-day strike, escalating a contract dispute with hospital leaders over pay, staffing, and recruiting and retaining enough nurses.

Massachusetts

Who

nearly 4,000 registered nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association

What

When

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:54:18 GMT · 2h 27m ago

Where

Massachusetts ·

Why

Nurses say better pay and stronger retention efforts are needed to address staffing challenges and protect patient care.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The largest registered nurse strike authorization in Massachusetts history has occurred, with 2,798 nurses voting for the authorization, potentially leading to a one-day strike that could disrupt patient care if hospital administration and the union do not reach an agreement.

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Boston.com
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/06/17/brigham-nurses-vote-in-record-numbers-to-authorize-1-day-strike/
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