Providence Accuses Union of Bad Faith While Claiming Readiness to Negotiate faith-based hospitals January 2025
Summary
In Oregon, a major strike involving about 5,000 healthcare workers, including nurses and doctors, began on January 10, 2025, marking the state's largest healthcare strike. The workers are demanding better compensation, improved conditions, and more staff to ensure quality patient care. Tensions have escalated between Providence Medical Group and the Oregon Nurses Association, with accusations of bad-faith bargaining and complaints about negotiation delays. Providence is open to resuming negotiations at some facilities, while the union insists on addressing systemic healthcare issues. The standoff continues as both sides seek a fair resolution.
Relevance
This strike is relevant to the project as the demands being pushed for only came after a merger with a non-faith-based medical group, raising questions about the quality of leadership under each medical group.