Striking nurses reject Providence contract deal

Published 6:17 pm Friday, February 7, 2025

The Oregon Nurses Association-represented nurses at seven Providence locations across the state have “resoundingly” rejected the latest deal offered by the hospital system, the union announced Friday, Feb. 7.

This comes after a tentative agreement had been reached. Providence’s offer did “not go far enough to adequately address the underlying systemic issues that have plagued Providence hospitals,” ONA said in a press release.

The seven hospitals involved are Providence St. Vincent, Providence Portland, Providence Milwaukie, Providence Willamette Falls, Providence Newberg, Providence Hood River and Providence Seaside. Providence confirmed to KOIN 6 News that nurses at those hospitals rejected the deal.

“Providence is disappointed in the results announced by the Oregon Nurses Association,” Providence Oregon Communication Executives Director Gary Walker said. “Providence will explore next steps for these bargaining units with federal mediators and ONA.”

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