Nearly 2,300 Nurses across three Legacy Health Facilities in Portland, Oregon have voted to join the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA), an affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). The decisive victories at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Randall Children's Hospital and Good Samaritan Medical Center means Workers are one step closer to being able to bargain over critical issues like patient care and safe staffing. This win comes as their fellow ONA Members at Providence Hospitals and Medical Centers across Oregon continue to fight for fair contracts that provide fair compensation and sustainable working conditions. “This victory is about Nurses standing together for the future of our profession, our patients and our hospitals,” said Sarah Zavala, an Emanuel Nurse Leader. “We’re ready to build a strong contract that protects and empowers Nurses so we can continue to provide the best care possible.”

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