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Politics

Unions back recall of Coos Bay hospital board

Decisions to close a psychiatric ward and hire a CEO previously convicted of fraud sparked community outrage.
Politics

Labor’s chance to send a nurse to Salem

Filling Betsy Johnson’s former seat with a solid unionist would be a big win for labor advocates in Oregon.
Union Organizing

Nurses want union at hospital in Lincoln City

A unit of 70 nurses in Lincoln City is organizing with Oregon Nurses Association to improve work conditions and get a say in decision-making.
Workers Rights

Nurses sue Providence for back wages

Oregon Nurses Association says a new payroll system at Providence hospitals has an unfortunate feature: It routinely underpays thousands of nurses.
Collective bargaining

Nurses ratify two more Providence contracts

Members of the Oregon Nurses Association at Providence hospitals in Portland and Milwaukie approved two-year contracts with their employer.
Union Organizing

Hospital workers want into the union in Portland and Pendleton

The Oregon Nurses Association recently filed paperwork with the National Labor Relations Board to represent workers at two Oregon hospitals.
Collective bargaining

Nurses approve a new contract in first of three Providence hospital votes

A bargaining unit of 233 nurses at Providence Willamette Falls in Oregon City voted to ratify a new contract, in ballots counted July 11. 
Workers Rights

St. Alphonsus hospital in Ontario accused of egregious antiunion conduct

Union busting alleged at an Oregon hospital would be enough to influence the results of an upcoming representation election, regulators say.
Collective bargaining

Providence nurses reject tentative agreement

If they don't reach a deal soon, Oregon Nurses Association members could strike at three Providence hospitals July 11.
Collective bargaining

St. Vincent nurses reach a deal, but others authorize strike

Providence St. Vincent nurses would get up to 14% raises and a stronger commitment from management to follow staffing levels.
Workers Rights

Ontario, Oregon hospital trying to bust nurses union

A labor dispute between the Oregon Nurses Association and an eastern Oregon hospital intensified after management withdrew union recognition.
People

ONA names new director

Oregon Nurses Association has hired Anne Tan Piazza as executive director following an eight-month nationwide search.
Collective bargaining

Nurses at two more Providence hospitals hold strike votes

Nurses at Providence hospitals in Oregon City and Milwaukie are voting through June 2 on whether to authorize a strike.
Collective bargaining

Providence St. Vincent nurses are ready to strike

After more than six months of unsuccessful bargaining, about 1,600 ONA-represented nurses could walk off the job with 10 days notice.
Collective bargaining

Strike vote at Providence St. Vincent

A unit of 1,600 nurses at Providence St. Vincent hospital in Southwest Portland will vote April 19 to May 3 on whether to authorize a strike.
Collective bargaining

Over 700 Providence nurses rally in show of unity

Providence nurses want staffing ratios, adequate breaks, affordable health insurance, and adequate pay increases.
Collective bargaining

Nurses say strike could be coming at Providence

Two years into the pandemic, nurses at Providence health facilities statewide are at a breaking point. Will Providence listen?
Politics

Unionist appointed to the state house

Travis Nelson, Oregon Nurses Association vice president, is Oregon’s newest lawmaker, filling Tina Kotek’s House District 44.
Oregon

An early look at Oregon labor’s 2022 legislative agenda

The Oregon Legislature’s “short session” begins Feb. 1 and ends by March 10. As ever, Oregon labor will promote a set of pro-worker bills.
Analysis

Nurse union warns staffing shortage is at crisis levels

In one survey by Oregon Nurses Association, 60% of nurses said they're considering leaving the profession.
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