Providence nurses across Oregon approve deal to end strike

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Source: OPB

By Michelle Wiley
Feb. 24, 2025 7:18 p.m.

After 46 days on strike, nurses at Providence hospitals across Oregon have approved a deal that will see them return to work.

The nurses, who are represented by the Oregon Nurses Association, began their indefinite strike in early January. The strike, which is one of the largest health care worker labor actions in state history, included thousands of nurses at all eight Providence hospitals in the state.

In a statement, Providence officials said they’re pleased that the deal passed.

“We recognize the challenges faced over the past six weeks and are proud of these agreements that address issues the union bargaining teams identified as priorities during negotiations,” the statement read.


Read more: https://www.opb.org/article/2025/02/24/providence-nurses-oregon-health-care-strike-approved/

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This story may be updated. Other sources were pay links. Close to 5,000 Providence nurses and about 150 doctors, midwives and advanced practice providers return to work.

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1. Good news!

Nurses and other healthcare workers are deserving of a good contract! They work hard and give their all to take care of us in our times of need. My mother was an RN so I am very aware of this.