May 5, 2025 (Portland, Ore.) - In the fall of 2023, OHSU and Legacy announced they intended to merge into Oregon’s largest healthcare system. The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) and our partners in labor supported the deal because, ultimately, we believed it would lead to better working conditions for frontline caregivers and high standards for patient care.

This morning, we learned that OHSU and Legacy have mutually agreed to end their deal to merge. While we are disappointed with their decision to terminate the deal, this will not impact ONA's ongoing work to organize frontline caregivers and fight for fair contracts that prioritize workers and patients over profits.

In recent years, thousands of Legacy employees have been organizing unions to have a voice in their workplace, including in January when more than 2,300 Legacy nurses voted to join ONA.

No matter who the employer is, ONA members will continue to advocate for all frontline caregivers, their patients, and a stronger healthcare system in Oregon.