Providence St Vincent hospitalists ratify new contract but nurses strike continues

Published 9:10 am Sunday, February 9, 2025

One day after nurses at seven Providence hospitals rejected a tentative contract deal, the hospitalists at Providence St. Vincent unanimously ratified a deal to end their nearly month-long strike.

The hospitalists — more than 70 doctors and providers who work inside Providence St. Vincent — reached a tentative deal on Wednesday. The ratification vote was tabulated and released by the Oregon Nurses Association on Saturday, Feb. 8.

In a release, union officials said the concerns over patient safety, equity between provider groups and job security were met in the new deal, ” reflecting the collective determination of hospitalists to advocate for meaningful changes that benefit both providers and patients.”

Dr. Jahanavi Chandrashekar, who was on the bargaining team called the agreement “an historic win for our members” in a statement.

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