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Brigham nurses authorize open-ended strike in stalled contract fight

Scheduled an open-ended strike for Nov. 12 after members rejected MGB's final offer; talks resume Nov. 9 with a federal mediator

Brigham and Women's nurses have scheduled an open-ended strike for Nov. 12, three days after contract talks are set to resume with a federal mediator. The union announced the walkout Sunday, after members rejected Mass General Brigham's final offer on Oct. 23.

Updated 3 days ago

Boston Medical Center nurses vote to authorize three-day strike

Force in Play

As of September 2026: Represents BMC Brighton nurses; separate contract dispute

Boston Medical Center nurses voted overwhelmingly to authorize a three-day strike. Nearly 90% of the 2,000 nurses backed the walkout, putting New England's largest safety-net hospital and its busiest emergency department on notice.

Updated Sep 13