The largest healthcare strike in Oregon history is on the horizon. About 5,000 Providence doctors and nurses who work at 8 different hospitals around the state could strike at the end of this week. We’ll get an update from OPB healthcare reporter Amelia Templeton.
Nurses picket in front of Providence Portland Medical Center, Northeast Glisan Street and Northeast 47th Avenue, Monday, June 19, 2023. A five-day strike is underway for about 1,800 Providence nurses in Portland and Seaside.
Kristyna Wentz-Graff / OPB
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