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Oregon's Largest Health Care Strike Commences with Thousands Picketing Providence Hospitals

Credited from: APNEWS

  • Approximately 5,000 health care workers have initiated a strike across all eight Providence hospitals in Oregon.
  • This strike, recognized as the largest in Oregon's history, includes participation from doctors for the first time.
  • The workers are protesting after over a year of negotiations failed to address staffing, pay, and benefits issues.
  • Support from Oregon lawmakers has emerged, emphasizing the need for fair contracts for health care staff.
  • Providence has arranged for temporary workers to care for patients during the strike, anticipating longer wait times.

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