As the nurses' strike at seven Providence hospitals in Oregon enters its sixth week, nearly all Portland City Councilors have signed a letter urging Providence to return to negotiations with the Oregon Nurses Association. The councilors emphasize that the well-being of the community is at stake and encourage management to meet the union's requests for increased wages and improved workplace safety.
See "Portland City Councilors urge Providence to resolve nurses' strike", Alex Zielinski, Oregon Public Broadcasting, February 17, 2025