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Stand with Providence nurses in Oregon
Posted Jun 12, 2024
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Friday, June 7, the Oregon Nurses Association gave their 10 day strike notice to Providence covering Providence St. Vincent, Providence Willamette Falls, Providence Newberg, Providence Hood River, Providence Medford, and Providence Milwaukie, telling Providence enough is enough. Over 3,000 nurses will join in solidarity taking a stand for their patients and the community beginning June 18, 2024, at 6 a.m.
Providence is trying to hire strike-break nurses right now.
We strongly encourage all nurses to stand in solidarity with these ONA members and not accept travel nurse contracts scheduled to start in June or July for these employers.
Let's help support our fellow Providence RNs! One way you can help is to sign the petition below and stay informed.
Questions? Contact your local unit officers or Nurse Rep Jaclyn Smedley BSN, RN, at jsmedley@wsna.org
Previous updates
Providence VNA Negotiation Update Day #1
Jun 03, 2024
Spring Newsletter
Mar 18, 2024
It’s time to get together!
Mar 01, 2024
Meal Break Waiver update
Jan 16, 2024
Electronic Meal Waiver and PTO accruals
Dec 21, 2023
Local Unit Meeting via Teams
Dec 20, 2023
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