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BMC Nurses Vote to Strike | Boston News
- Published
- September 12, 2026
- Duration
- 1:36
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- Last updated
- Sep 13, 2026
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Nurses at Boston Medical Center are poised to strike—nearly 2,000 voted to authorize walkouts, with 90% backing the move—as they demand better pay and benefits in the face of soaring costs. The union argues low starting wages are driving experienced staff away and forcing reliance on expensive travel nurses, especially critical given BMC’s busiest ER in N…
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Nurses at Boston Medical Center are poised to strike—nearly 2,000 voted to authorize walkouts, with 90% backing the move—as they demand better pay and benefits in the face of soaring costs. The union argues low starting wages are driving experienced staff away and forcing reliance on expensive travel nurses, especially critical given BMC’s busiest ER in New England. The hospital, while disappointed, offered a 15-20% wage hike over two years, claiming it balances nurse appreciation with financial
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