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Brigham nurses threaten another strike two months after largest in state history
Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses voted Thursday to authorize an open-ended strike. The union has called on Mass General Brigham to offer wage increases and affordable health insurance. -
State audit faults state’s unemployment assistance department on hold times and delayed benefits
1 in 4 callers had to wait an hour or more for a call center agent or automated voice prompt to respond. -
Logan Airport workers push Massport to set a standard for their health care
A recent report finds that 30% of surveyed unionized airport employees are uninsured. -
Worcester County behavioral health agency announces plans to transition programs ahead of closing
Community Healthlink shocked people across the region when it announced in April its plans to shut down. -
Merrimack Valley bus drivers strike, leaving riders ‘stranded’ amid contract fight
The strike has ground all fixed-route bus services to a halt in Merrimack Valley, disrupting public transportation for riders in 10 communities. -
Harvard graduate student union strikes as negotiations hit a wall
Wages and changes to working conditions are the main holdups, student leaders say. -
Fewer au pairs are coming to the US. Some blame immigration policy.
Families blame President Donald Trump’s immigration policies for the decline in international childcare providers. But not everyone is mourning the program’s decline. -
Harvard custodial workers go on 2-day strike over pay
Hundreds of workers walked off the job Monday after frustrations over wage increases. -
‘Overjoyed’: Trash pickup strike will end in dozens of Greater Boston communities
The agreement ends a work stoppage dating back to July. -
Lawmakers plan raises for bar advocates, but it may not be enough to get them back to work
The bill calls for a $20 raise over two years, instead of the $35 raise the private defense lawyers were seeking.
