Brigham nurses and MGB Home Care clinicians have informed the Governor and MGB that they stand ready to negotiate until agreements are finalized

/PRNewswire/ - Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses, locked out by Mass General Brigham leaders until Monday morning, are preparing to resume patient care through a large Solidarity Walk-In. Meanwhile at the Somerville headquarters of MGB, Home Care clinicians will observe their fifth day of a seven-day strike on Sunday by maintaining pickets outside the Assembly Row facility.

Brigham Nurse Lockout

Nurses plan to keep picketing outside the main hospital at 75 Francis St. on Sunday, July 12. Nurses and supporters maintain a 24/7 presence. They have been supported by local, state, and federal elected officials, patients and family members, unions, community members, and thousands of additional backers. Check MNA Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts for videos and photos.

Brigham Nurse Solidarity Walk-In

Nurses will assemble before 6:59 a.m. Monday morning for a short rally and set aside their picket signs. They will then proceed to the main entrance. Nurses on shift will enter the hospital to care for patients while other nurses and supporters remain outside in solidarity.

MGB Home Care 7-Day Strike

Picketing runs from 10am to 3pm on Sunday, and 9am to 3pm on Monday and Tuesday. A rally is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon to conclude the strike.

399 Revolution Dr., Somerville MA, 02145

The MGB Home Care bargaining unit consists of registered nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, social workers, and dieticians.

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