Providence nurses ‘overwhelmingly’ ratify deal

The demonstration involved nearly 5,000 nurses working at Providence hospitals represented by the Oregon Nurses Association, and was initially joined by other clinical workers including doctors.
Bargaining had been stalled for two weeks. 8 a.m. Monday — As nurses at eight Providence hospitals in Oregon enter their sixth week on strike, Portland elected officials are getting involved.
Providence Health may cut health insurance for striking nurses if the strike continues past the end of February.
Nurses on strike at all eight Providence hospitals across Oregon reached a tentative deal Friday to end the strike that has lasted 43 days. It’s the second time the nurses union has struck a ...