UMass Memorial Nurses Vote to Authorize Two-Week Strike

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Published: 2026-07-02
Category: health
Source: The Boston Globe
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Nurses at UMass Memorial Medical Center's University Campus have overwhelmingly approved a 14-day strike. The decision follows unresolved contract negotiations, with nurses citing persistent staffing shortages and workplace safety concerns as key issues. This action highlights ongoing tensions over conditions that staff believe compromise both patient care and their own well-being.

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