Our union has spoken. In our strike authorization vote, 96% of nurses cast a ballot and of those who voted, 95% voted “YES” to give their bargaining team the authority to call a strike. Your bargaining team hopes that we don’t have to, but may still be forced to issue a 10-day notice if a fair agreement cannot be reached. 
 
Your bargaining team is inspired by the solidarity across our hospital and carries your strength with them to the bargaining table. They are willing to meet and remain committed to win a fair contract. Your bargaining team will let you know if a tentative agreement is reached that is worthy of bringing to our membership for your full review and a ratification vote. 
 
As nurses, it is our responsibility to stand up to protect our patients and our community’s health. In fact, it is our ethical obligation to advocate for our working conditions because when our working conditions improve, our patients care does too. Nurses are ready to strike to ensure Oregonians receive the care they need when they come through our doors.