PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Hundreds of Legacy Health workers are going on strike Tuesday morning after what they say has been nearly two years at the bargaining table.
The open-ended strike includes nurse practitioners, physician associates, certified nurse midwives and clinical nurse specialists.
The Oregon Nurses Association said they’ve been working on a new contract agreement for nearly two years, and Legacy has been refusing to meet with healthcare workers for discussions.
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