Brigham nurses voted in record numbers on June 16 to authorize a one-day strike if MGB executives refuse to protect patient care and respect nurses
BOSTON, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The nearly 4,000 registered nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), voted overwhelmingly on June 16 to authorize a one-day strike as Mass General Brigham (MGB) executives make contract bargaining decisions that negatively impact patient care, nurse retention, and the long-term stability of the nursing workforce.
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