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    A 36-year-old man has been sent to prison after assaulting a doctor and two nurses in the emergency room of a hospital in Padua, Italy. The incident, reported by RaiNews, has reignited discussion in Italy about violence against healthcare workers, a recurring problem in hospital emergency departments that medical staff and unions have long demanded stronger protection against.

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    Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have voted to authorize an open-ended strike, giving union leaders the power to call a walkout at any time. The authorization signals stalled contract negotiations over staffing, wages and working conditions, though no strike date has been set. A stoppage at one of the US's leading hospitals would significantly disrupt care and add to ongoing pressure on hospital systems over labor disputes.

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    Nurses at SSM Health Dean Medical Group have voted to form a union, according to Spectrum News. The vote marks a significant step for the Wisconsin-based medical group's nursing staff, who will now gain collective representation in dealings with their employer over workplace conditions and pay.

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    Unionized doctors have reached an agreement with Allina Health, ending a strike at the Minnesota-based health system. The deal resolves the labor dispute that had taken physicians off the job, though details of the settlement, including terms on pay, staffing and working conditions, have not been laid out in initial reports. The agreement marks a resolution to one of the more unusual labor actions in US healthcare, involving doctors rather than nurses or support staff.

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    Brigham nurses union sets date for historic open-ended strike▼Brigham nurses union sets date for "largest open-ended nurse strike in Massachusetts history"✉newsBusinessLabor3 h ago

    The nurses union at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston has announced a date for what it calls the largest open-ended nurse strike in Massachusetts history. The move escalates a labor dispute at one of the state's major hospitals, and the open-ended format signals nurses are prepared to stay out indefinitely until an agreement is reached. Hospital operations and patient care arrangements are expected to be a central concern as the walkout approaches.

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    Nurses at Brigham and Women's prepare for Oct. 14 strike▼In countdown to Brigham strike on Oct. 14, nurses union and MGB prepare for long-lasting upheaval✉newsBusinessLabor27 min ago

    Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston are set to go on strike on October 14, with their union and hospital parent Mass General Brigham both preparing for a prolonged work stoppage. The Boston Globe reports both sides are bracing for lasting upheaval as contract negotiations remain unresolved and staffing concerns drive the dispute.

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    Brigham and Women's nurses union sets date for open-ended strike●Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses union sets date for open-ended strike, its second work stoppage this year✉newsBusinessLabor22 h ago

    The nurses union at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston has set a date for an open-ended strike, its second work stoppage of the year. The move escalates an ongoing labor dispute over working conditions and staffing, and comes as the hospital prepares for an extended walkout with no fixed end in sight.

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    Brigham nurses plan October 14 strike as talks stall▼With no deal in sight, Brigham nurses plan to strike starting Oct. 14✉newsBusinessLabor4 h ago

    Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston plan to go on strike beginning October 14 after contract negotiations failed to produce an agreement. With no deal in sight, the walkout would affect one of the region's largest hospitals and raise concerns about patient care and staffing. Hospital leadership and the nurses' union remain at odds ahead of the planned stoppage.

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    Brigham and Women's nurses set October 14 strike date▼Brigham and Women’s nurses set October 14 strike date✉newsBusinessLabor7 h ago

    Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have announced they will go on strike on October 14, setting a firm date for the walkout amid ongoing labor disputes. The move escalates tensions between the nurses' union and hospital management over working conditions and contract terms, with attention now on whether an agreement can be reached before the deadline.

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    Brigham Nurses Announce Largest Nurse Strike in Massachusetts History▼MNA: Brigham Nurses Schedule Largest Open-Ended Nurse Strike in MA History to Begin October 14 as MGB Billionaires Refuse to Negotiate a Fair Contract to Protect Patient Care✉newsBusinessLabor12 h ago

    Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, have scheduled an open-ended strike beginning October 14, which the union says would be the largest nurse strike in Massachusetts history. The union accuses Mass General Brigham leadership of refusing to negotiate a fair contract to protect patient care and staffing. The announcement escalates a labor dispute at one of the state's largest hospital systems.

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    Maine Nurses Vote Overwhelmingly to Form Union●Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Central Maine Medical Center Nurses (NNU) Vote Overwhelmingly to Form Union✉newsWorldElections4 d ago

    Nurses at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston have voted decisively to unionize, affiliating with National Nurses United. The vote marks a significant step for hospital workers seeking greater collective bargaining power over staffing, safety and working conditions. Labor advocates, including the AFL-CIO, are highlighting the result as part of a broader wave of healthcare worker organizing across the United States.

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    Nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston are planning a strike. The announcement comes from the hospital’s nursing workforce, signaling an escalating labor dispute over working conditions and contract terms. A walkout would affect one of Boston’s major teaching hospitals and add to a wave of healthcare labor actions across the United States, drawing attention from patients, hospital leadership and union supporters.

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    Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Israeli drug company●Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Israeli drug company https://www. theguardian.com/society/2026/o ct/02/royal-colMmastodonHealth21 d ago

    The Royal College of Nursing has ended its relationship with an Israeli pharmaceutical company, according to a Guardian report. The move places the UK's largest nursing union in the middle of ongoing debates over boycotts linked to Israel and the Palestine conflict, and is drawing attention across health and political circles online.

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    Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have scheduled another strike, according to CBS News. The move follows earlier job actions in the ongoing labor dispute between the nurses' union and hospital management over contract terms, including staffing and working conditions. A new walkout would again disrupt operations at one of the region's major hospitals, putting pressure on both sides to reach an agreement.

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    Brigham and Women's nurses set October 14 strike date▼Brigham and Women’s nurses set Oct. 14 strike date✉newsBusinessLabor10 h ago

    Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have announced they will go on strike on October 14. The walkout follows ongoing contract disputes between the nurses' union and hospital management over pay, staffing and working conditions. Patients and staff face potential disruption as one of Massachusetts' largest hospitals prepares for the job action unless a last-minute agreement is reached.

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    Logan Health nurses ratify contract with across-the-board raises▼Logan Health nurses union ratifies new contract with major across-the-board raises✉newsHealth6 d ago

    Nurses at Logan Health in Montana have voted to ratify a new union contract that includes major wage increases across every pay grade. The deal marks the end of negotiations between hospital management and the union, and it means raises will apply to all nurses rather than select groups. No details on the exact pay figures or contract length were given.

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    Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Teva UK●Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Israeli drug company By Denis Campbell Britain’s nursing union axes Teva UK as cMmastodonHealth11 d ago

    Britain's Royal College of Nursing has ended its commercial partnership with Teva UK, the British arm of Israeli drugmaker Teva. The union said the decision followed the company's links to Israel's military and concerns over its corporate track record. The move adds to pressure on firms with Israeli ties amid the ongoing conflict.

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    Newsom signs California law protecting nurses from AI▼Nurses celebrate historic victory as Gov. Newsom signs landmark A.I. protection into law✉newsHealth2 d ago

    California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed new legislation adding protections for nurses against artificial intelligence in healthcare, and the National Nurses United union is hailing the move as a historic victory. The union, the largest nurses' union in the United States, says the law safeguards patient care and nursing judgment from automated decision-making. Further details of the law's provisions were not immediately available.

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    Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Israeli drug firm Teva●Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Israeli drug company | Health | The Guardian https://www. theguardian.com/societMmastodonWarMiddle East31 d ago

    Britain's Royal College of Nursing has ended its commercial partnership with Teva UK, the British arm of the Israeli pharmaceutical giant, the Guardian reports. The nursing union axed the deal over Teva's links to Israel, adding to a growing wave of organisations distancing themselves from Israeli companies amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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    Unions representing workers at the University of Vermont Medical Center have voted to authorize a strike. The vote gives union leadership the power to call a walkout if contract negotiations fail, though it does not mean an immediate strike. Nurses and other hospital staff have been pressing for better pay and working conditions.

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    Massachusetts nurses announce largest open-ended strike in state history●BREAKING: Thousands of nurses have scheduled what their union says would be the largest open-ended nurse strike in Massachusetts history.✉newsBusinessLabor22 h ago

    Thousands of nurses in Massachusetts have scheduled what their union describes as the largest open-ended nurse strike in the state's history. The announcement sets up a major labor confrontation with hospitals over working conditions and staffing, though details on which hospitals are involved, when the strike would begin, and what demands are at stake have not been made clear.

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    Baystate Franklin nurses reach tentative deal, avoid strike▼Baystate Franklin nurses reach tentative deal, avoiding strike✉newsBusinessLabor3 d ago

    Nurses at Baystate Franklin Medical Center have reached a tentative agreement with hospital management, averting a planned strike. Details of the deal have not yet been released, and union members will likely vote on whether to ratify it. The agreement ends a period of contract negotiations between the nurses and the Greenfield, Massachusetts hospital, with local outlets reporting the development.