Brigham and Women's Hospital nursing union update

Statement of Brigham and Women’s Hospital

"The Massachusetts Nurses Association has announced that its members did not ratify the proposed offer. The proposal reflected the hospital’s commitment to investing in our nurses while supporting long-term sustainability, including meaningful compensation and benefit enhancements that kept Brigham nursing pay among the highest in the market. Although we are disappointed by the outcome, our priority and focus remain on providing safe, high quality patient care. Brigham and Women’s Hospital is prepared to maintain uninterrupted care and respond to any steps the union may take."

Message to all Brigham nurses:

Dear Colleagues,

The MNA has announced that nurses voted today not to ratify the proposed contract.

This means that for now, we are continuing without a contract in place.

We recognize that you may have questions about what comes next. This outcome does not necessarily mean there will be a strike; the union’s bargaining committee will now determine its next steps.

I will continue to keep you informed as soon as we have more information to share.

Thank you for your patience and for your continued commitment to our patients, their loved ones, and one another.

Julia Mason, DNP, MBA, RN, CENP
Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services
Chief Nursing Officer
Beth V. Martignetti Endowed Chair in Nursing
Brigham and Women’s Hospital