Massachusetts Nurses Association

04/28/2026

On the same day that Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses will hold an informational picket on April 29, the Boston City Council is set to vote on a resolution supporting the nurses. Brigham nurses will speak to the council at 12 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the vote.

The resolution put forward by Councilors Edward M. Flynn and Sharon Durkan supports the nurses “in their efforts to receive fair wages, affordable healthcare, safe working conditions, and the respect and dignity they deserve.”

Learn more: https://www.massnurses.org/2026/04/28/boston-city-council-to-vote-on-resolution-supporting-brigham-nurses-as-they-hold-informational-picket-on-april-29/

04/27/2026

Brigham nurse Olivia says don't let MGB hold nurses' health insurance hostage!

Join their informational picket on April 29, 2-4pm, outside BWH at 75 Francis St., Boston.

Learn more: https://www.massnurses.org/2026/04/23/brigham-nurses-to-picket-april-29-in-fight-against-mgb-decisions-that-disrespect-nurses-impact-patients-and-undermine-the-future-of-bwh/

04/27/2026

The Boston Globe Editorial Board supports the position of the MNA and SEIU 509 on what needs to be done to reduce an epidemic of violence at Tewksbury State Hospital (and other state-operated psychiatric facilities) caused by a dramatic increase in forensic and court-involved patients in recent years.

From the Editorial Board:

"...the core issue: how to prevent assaults in the first place. That will involve ensuring the hospital is properly staffed, with staff trained in deescalation. It might include creating behavioral emergency response teams trained in deescalation, a model used in some private hospitals. It may also involve separating court-involved patients from other patients, a step hospital unions have long advocated for."

Just in April, the Globe reported that there have been four violent incidents at Tewksbury State Hospital, a state-owned facility for people with mental and physical illnesses. One patient assaulted another patient with a sharp object; a patient acting erratically hit a staff member; a visitor assau...

04/24/2026

💜 Don't miss Epilepsy Foundation New England's upcoming seizure training for school nurses!!

This free training course is designed to provide information, strategies, and resources that will enable you to better manage student seizures by supporting positive treatment outcomes, maximizing educational and developmental opportunities, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment.

Contact hours available and dinner will be served!

Register today: https://epilepsynewengland.org/events/2026-04-30/seizure-training-for-school-nurses

Or check out the on-demand program here: https://www.epilepsy.com/programs/training-education/nurses

04/23/2026

The Enterprise of Brockton: Nurses at Brockton's BMC South set strike date. What we know

Almost 500 workers at Boston Medical Center South in Brockton say they'll start a three-day strike on April 30.

By Chris HelmsThe EnterpriseApril 22, 2026 Almost 500 workers at Boston Medical Center South in Brockton say they’ll start a three-day strike on April 30. The notice from the Massachusetts... Read more »

04/23/2026

Mass General Brigham has millions for their executives but offered nurses at Brigham & Women's Hospital (BWH) a 0% wage increase.

Come support Brigham nurses at our informational picket on April 29 and show the hospital that we are united!

⏰ 2-4 PM
📍 Outside BWH at 75 Francis St., Boston, MA

Read more here: https://www.massnurses.org/2026/04/23/brigham-nurses-to-picket-april-29-in-fight-against-mgb-decisions-that-disrespect-nurses-impact-patients-and-undermine-the-future-of-bwh/

04/22/2026

Show the hospital that we are 4,000, unified, strong, and THEY CAN’T BREAK US!

Please join our members at Brigham & Women’s Hospital for an informational picket on April 29 from 2-4 PM at 75 Francis Street.

04/22/2026

💙 Help us celebrate nursing excellence! Nominate the nurses in your life who go above and beyond in their work.

The Annual MNA Awards, established by our members and the MNA Board of Directors, offer all members an opportunity to recognize dedicated nurses and their outstanding achievements.

Submit your nominations today: https://action.massnurses.org/forms/awards-nomination-form/

The deadline to submit nominations is May 31, 2026. Learn more about the following awards: https://www.massnurses.org/about-mna/mna-awards/

⭐ Elaine Cooney Labor Relations Award
⭐ MNA Kathryn McGinn Cutler Advocate for Health & Safety Award
⭐ MNA Human Needs Service Award
⭐ MNA Research Award
⭐ MNA Image of the Professional Nurse Award
⭐ Judith Shindul-Rothschild Award
⭐ MNA Image of the Professional Healthcare Provider Award
⭐ MNA Bargaining Unit Rookie of the Year Award
⭐ MNA Advocate for Nursing and Healthcare Professionals Award
⭐ MNA Excellence in Clinical Practice Award
⭐ MNA Education Award
⭐ Eileen Norton Labor Activist Award
⭐ Retired MNA Member Award
⭐ MNA Mentor Award
⭐ Doris Gagne Addictions Nursing Award
⭐ MNA Solidarity Award

04/21/2026

Are you going to MNA's Day of Action at the Massachusetts State House on May 5? Share this post to spread the word!

Hundreds of MNA members will visit Beacon Hill to urge lawmakers to put patient and nurse safety first!

🗓️ May 5, 2026
⏰ 11 AM to 3 PM
📍 Massachusetts State House

04/21/2026

Don't miss our upcoming Labor School bargaining series!! This three-part class will give you all the tools you need to come to the bargaining table prepared, informed, and confident.

For more info & to register: Sign into the MNA App and visit the Events section, or log into your Member Portal: https://mna.yourassociation.org and click the CE Programs/Events button.

For questions and non-members to register, contact Liz Chmielinski at echmielinski@mnarn.org or call 781-830-5719

04/20/2026

BMC South RNs and Healthcare Professionals Submit Official Notice of Three-Day Strike from April 30 – May 3 as Talks for a New Contract Stall Over Staffing, Wages and Dramatic Cuts to Health Benefits

Read more here: https://www.massnurses.org/2026/04/20/bmc-south-rns-and-healthcare-professionals-submit-official-notice-of-three-day-strike-from-april-30-may-3-as-talks-for-a-new-contract-stall-over-staffing-wages-and-dramatic-cuts-to-hea/

04/17/2026

Baystate Franklin nurse Dawnielle Peck said recent community support helped make a difference in the negotiations and that the nurses are seeking additional support as they continue negotiating toward a new contract. The union’s contract expired in December and the nurses have been operating under contract extensions.

“We have been working since September on this effort. We had a lot of really wonderful support from the community. In particular, we had a picket last week, and a lot of Greenfield residents showed up for that to support their local hospitals and their local nurses,” Peck said. “We had some great movement today in negotiations, but we are asking for more continued support from the City Council and from Greenfield in general to ensure that we get a fair and competitive contact from Baystate."

Massachusetts Nurses Association votes for potential strike at Baystate Health. Progress made in negotiations, but more work needed.