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Since 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association has been the most powerful and effective voice on nursing and health care in the state.

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This #NationalNursesWeek, we recognize and celebrate the everyday heroes who provide exceptional and compassionate care for our veterans, seniors, children, and neighbors. Thank you, Nurses!

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#NursesWeek2025: OR nurse Katy Whistler on #WhyNursesMatter Katy, an operating room circulating nurse at Lahey Outpatient Center in Danvers, describes her work and the importance of RN surgical care for patient safety and quality. #NursesWeek #nurses #mapoli

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Violence against nurses and healthcare professionals is a growing crisis. Our State of Nursing in MA survey shows this discouraging trend. Fortunately, the MNA, MA Health & Hospital Association, and 1199SEIU Mass. have proposed a joint violence prevention bill. massnurses.org/2025survey #NursesWeek

Violence against nurses and healthcare professionals is a growing crisis. Our State of Nursing in MA survey shows this discouraging trend. 

Fortunately, the MNA, <a href="/MAHealthHosp/">MA Health & Hospital Association</a>, and <a href="/1199mass/">1199SEIU Mass.</a> have proposed a joint violence prevention bill.

massnurses.org/2025survey

#NursesWeek
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.Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses are leafleting today for support to get MGB to fix their health insurance. Nurses face a $2,000 penalty for each adult on their plan. Total cost for MGB to address this is $50,000. The CEO makes $6M+. Tell MGB to fix Brigham nurses’ insurance now!

.<a href="/BrighamWomens/">Brigham and Women's Hospital</a> nurses are leafleting today for support to get MGB to fix their health insurance. Nurses face a $2,000 penalty for each adult on their plan.

Total cost for MGB to address this is $50,000. The CEO makes $6M+. 

Tell MGB to fix Brigham nurses’ insurance now!
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“When nurses find themselves stretched too thin, they simply can’t care for multiple patients at once" --Karen Coughlin, RN, MNA Workplace Violence Task Force Chair “Delays in basic needs like bathroom trips or pain relief can escalate into violence.” theworcesterguardian.org/f/worcester-nu…

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✊💜 Wakefield DMH case managers were out raising their voices today for #CareNotCuts! We demand investments, not cuts to mental health services.

✊💜 Wakefield DMH case managers were out raising their voices today for #CareNotCuts! We demand investments, not cuts to mental health services.
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Cooley Dickinson Hospital nurses will hold an informational picket on Tuesday, June 3 to call attention to hospital owner Mass General Brigham’s (MGB) refusal to invest in the nurses and the long-term health of the community hospital. massnurses.org/2025/05/29/coo…

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The labor movement will always fight for strong contracts that protect LGBTQIA+ workers and make sure everyone can bring their whole selves to work. Happy Pride!

The labor movement will always fight for strong contracts that protect LGBTQIA+ workers and make sure everyone can bring their whole selves to work.  Happy Pride!
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Stand with Cooley Dickinson Hospital nurses TOMORROW (6/3), 2pm to 5pm 🪧Picket Outside Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton “We are proud to serve our patients, but we need MGB to show the same level of commitment to us and to the future of this hospital" -RN Aaron Winston

Stand with Cooley Dickinson Hospital nurses TOMORROW (6/3), 2pm to 5pm

🪧Picket Outside Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton

“We are proud to serve our patients, but we need MGB to show the same  level of commitment to us and to the future of this hospital"

-RN Aaron Winston
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TODAY! Join Cooley Dickinson Hospital nurses for a picket in Northampton, 2-5pm. Nurses and the community are demanding Mass General Brigham invest in nurses and the future of their hospital!

TODAY! Join Cooley Dickinson Hospital nurses for a picket in Northampton,  2-5pm. 

Nurses and the community are demanding Mass General Brigham  invest in nurses and the future of their hospital!
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Hospitals like UMass Memorial Health and Heywood Healthcare are stepping up to protect their workers from acts of violence. Statewide reforms remain an important part of the puzzle. Read more about the legislation supported by MHA, @massnurses, and 1199SEIU💫 ⤵️shorturl.at/sdFi3

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PICKETING NOW! Cooley Dickinson Hospital nurses and Northampton community members tell Mass General Brigham: Invest in RNs with a fair contract for safe patient care and the future of our community hospital. More: massnurses.org/2025/05/29/coo…

PICKETING NOW! Cooley Dickinson Hospital nurses and Northampton community members tell Mass General Brigham: Invest in RNs with a fair contract for safe patient care and the future of our community hospital.

More: massnurses.org/2025/05/29/coo…
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Cooley Dickinson Hospital nurses are advocating for the future of their community hospital with their community! Safe staffing for quality patient care and competitive wages for RN recruitment and retention. Nurses deserve a fair contract Mass General Brigham!

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Nurses held an informational picket outside of Cooley Dickinson Hospital Tuesday evening. They are calling on Mass General Brigham to invest in safer staffing, fair wages, and full benefits. WWLP-22News #nurses #mapoli #healthcare wwlp.com/news/local-new…

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Nurses picketing highlighted how staffing shortages have delayed patient care. For Tottser, a lot of the pain from the shortages stems from a feeling of defeat. “It is hard as a nurse to feel like you can’t even do enough to make an impact,” she said. gazettenet.com/CooleyDickPick…

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Katie Murphy, RN and MNA President, testifies today about the importance of enacting safe patient limits for MA nurses. Safe patient limits will address RN burnout and improve the safety and quality of patient care. Read more: massnurses.org/2025/06/20/law…

Katie Murphy, RN and MNA President, testifies today about the importance of enacting safe patient limits for MA nurses.

Safe patient limits will address RN burnout and improve the safety and quality of patient care.

Read more: massnurses.org/2025/06/20/law…
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Gina Ferragamo, RN, MGB Home Health, speaks to the importance of workplace violence protections for nurses and healthcare professionals who care for patients in their homes. Gina testified today before the Joint Committee on Public Health. Learn more: massnurses.org/2025/06/20/law…

Gina Ferragamo, RN, MGB Home Health, speaks to the importance of workplace violence protections for nurses and healthcare professionals who care for patients in their homes. 
Gina  testified today before the Joint Committee on Public Health.

Learn more: massnurses.org/2025/06/20/law…
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MNA nurses and healthcare professionals support the 450 Republic services workers represented by Teamsters Local 25 who were forced to go on strike on July 2. Republic Teamsters are demanding a contract with improved wages, better benefits, and stronger labor protections.

MNA nurses and healthcare professionals support the 450 Republic services workers represented by <a href="/Teamsters25/">Teamsters Local 25</a> who were forced to go on strike on July 2.

Republic <a href="/Teamsters/">Teamsters</a> are demanding a contract with improved wages, better benefits, and stronger labor protections.
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The MNA stands with the 450 Republic services workers on strike! The workers, represented by Teamsters Boston Local 25, were forced to go on strike on July 2 because the multi-billion dollar waster corporation has refused to give them a fair deal.

The MNA stands with the 450 Republic services workers on strike!
The workers, represented by Teamsters Boston Local 25, were forced to go on strike on July 2 because the multi-billion dollar waster corporation has refused to give them a fair deal.