The latest filing follows three previous federal charges involving the intimidation of neonatal intensive care unit staff, the retaliatory adjustment of nurse schedules, and the suppression of union-affiliated buttons. These legal actions underscore a deepening divide as 4,000 nurses prepare for what could become the largest nursing strike in Massachusetts history.
Brigham Nurses File Fourth Labor Charge Ahead of October Strike
With an indefinite strike looming on October 14, the Massachusetts Nurses Association has filed its fourth federal unfair labor practice charge against Brigham and Women's Hospital. The union alleges that management unilaterally altered nursing job descriptions, escalating a bitter contract dispute fueled by record hospital profits and executive compensation.
While Mass General Brigham reported $2.39 billion in profits and a $9.2 million compensation package for CEO Anne Klibanski in fiscal year 2025, the hospital system continues to demand significant concessions, including a multi-year pay freeze. In response, union leaders argue that the hospital's corporate board, which includes various private equity and construction executives, prioritizes financial growth over the stability of the nursing workforce. With 2,986 nurses voting in favor of an open-ended walkout, the bargaining committee remains open to mediation, though management maintains that negotiations are contingent upon the union accepting their proposed terms.
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