About 4,000 registered nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital are preparing to begin an open-ended strike on October 14 if they cannot reach a new contract with Mass General Brigham. The Massachusetts Nurses Association says the action would be the largest open-ended nurses’ strike in state history. The dispute comes after months of bargaining and centers on issues affecting nurses’ employment and working conditions. Unlike a short demonstration or predetermined walkout, an open-ended strike could continue until the two sides reach an agreement, significantly increasing the union’s bargaining leverage. CBS News
See "Brigham nurses union sets date for "largest open-ended nurse strike in Massachusetts history"", Neal Riley, Logan Hall, CBS News, October 5, 2026