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    A 36-year-old man has been sent to prison after assaulting a doctor and two nurses in the emergency room of a hospital in Padua, Italy. The incident, reported by RaiNews, has reignited discussion in Italy about violence against healthcare workers, a recurring problem in hospital emergency departments that medical staff and unions have long demanded stronger protection against.

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    $90 Pension Raise Pushes Retiree $22 Over Medicaid Limit●Her Union Pension Gave Her a $90 Raise in January. It Pushed Her $22 Over Medicaid's Income Line, and the Nursing Home Wanted the Whole Month's Bill✉newsBusinessPersonal Finance7 h ago

    A union retiree received a $90 cost-of-living increase in her pension in January, which lifted her income $22 above Medicaid's eligibility threshold. As a result, her nursing home demanded she pay the entire month's bill out of pocket. The case highlights how rigid income cutoffs in Medicaid can create steep financial cliffs for seniors, where a tiny raise triggers the loss of benefits worth far more than the extra income.

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    Brigham and Women's nurses file fourth labor charge ahead of strike▼Brigham and Women’s nurses file fourth labor charge against hospital ahead of strike✉newsBusinessLabor1 d ago

    Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have filed a fourth unfair labor practice charge against the hospital as they move toward a strike. The filing escalates an ongoing dispute between the nurses' union and hospital management over contract negotiations, and comes with nurses preparing to walk off the job if no agreement is reached.

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    Nurses Union Files Fourth Labor Charge Against Brigham and Women's Hospital▼The Massachusetts Nurses Association has filed a fourth federal unfair labor practice charge against Brigham and Women’s Hospital, alleging the hospital changed nurses’ job duties without negotiating with the union ahead of an open-ended strike scheduled✉newsBusinessLabor1 d ago

    The Massachusetts Nurses Association has filed a fourth federal unfair labor practice charge against Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, alleging the hospital unilaterally changed nurses' job duties without negotiating with the union. The filing comes as the union prepares for an open-ended strike, with the labor dispute between the two sides escalating ahead of the walkout.

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    Brigham nurses strike set for October 14 as union and MGB brace for disruption▼In countdown to Brigham strike on Oct. 14, nurses union and MGB prepare for long-lasting upheaval✉newsBusinessLabor3 d ago

    Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital are set to walk off the job on October 14, with their union and Mass General Brigham both preparing for a stoppage that could last a long time and upend hospital operations. Staffing levels and working conditions remain at the center of the dispute, and with the countdown underway, neither side has signaled a breakthrough, raising concerns about patient care and contingency plans across the Boston health system.

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    Brigham nurses union sets date for historic open-ended strike▼Brigham nurses union sets date for "largest open-ended nurse strike in Massachusetts history"✉newsBusinessLabor3 d ago

    The nurses union at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston has announced a date for what it calls the largest open-ended nurse strike in Massachusetts history. The move escalates a labor dispute at one of the state's major hospitals, and the open-ended format signals nurses are prepared to stay out indefinitely until an agreement is reached. Hospital operations and patient care arrangements are expected to be a central concern as the walkout approaches.

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    Brigham and Women's nurses union sets date for open-ended strike●Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses union sets date for open-ended strike, its second work stoppage this year✉newsBusinessLabor4 d ago

    The nurses union at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston has set a date for an open-ended strike, its second work stoppage of the year. The move escalates an ongoing labor dispute over working conditions and staffing, and comes as the hospital prepares for an extended walkout with no fixed end in sight.

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    Brigham nurses plan October 14 strike as talks stall▼With no deal in sight, Brigham nurses plan to strike starting Oct. 14✉newsBusinessLabor3 d ago

    Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston plan to go on strike beginning October 14 after contract negotiations failed to produce an agreement. With no deal in sight, the walkout would affect one of the region's largest hospitals and raise concerns about patient care and staffing. Hospital leadership and the nurses' union remain at odds ahead of the planned stoppage.

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    Brigham and Women's nurses set October 14 strike date▼Brigham and Women’s nurses set October 14 strike date✉newsBusinessLabor4 d ago

    Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have announced they will go on strike on October 14, setting a firm date for the walkout amid ongoing labor disputes. The move escalates tensions between the nurses' union and hospital management over working conditions and contract terms, with attention now on whether an agreement can be reached before the deadline.

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    Brigham Nurses Announce Largest Nurse Strike in Massachusetts History▼MNA: Brigham Nurses Schedule Largest Open-Ended Nurse Strike in MA History to Begin October 14 as MGB Billionaires Refuse to Negotiate a Fair Contract to Protect Patient Care✉newsBusinessLabor4 d ago

    Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, have scheduled an open-ended strike beginning October 14, which the union says would be the largest nurse strike in Massachusetts history. The union accuses Mass General Brigham leadership of refusing to negotiate a fair contract to protect patient care and staffing. The announcement escalates a labor dispute at one of the state's largest hospital systems.

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    Nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston are planning a strike. The announcement comes from the hospital’s nursing workforce, signaling an escalating labor dispute over working conditions and contract terms. A walkout would affect one of Boston’s major teaching hospitals and add to a wave of healthcare labor actions across the United States, drawing attention from patients, hospital leadership and union supporters.

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    Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Israeli drug company●Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Israeli drug company https://www. theguardian.com/society/2026/o ct/02/royal-colMmastodonHealth25 d ago

    The Royal College of Nursing has ended its relationship with an Israeli pharmaceutical company, according to a Guardian report. The move places the UK's largest nursing union in the middle of ongoing debates over boycotts linked to Israel and the Palestine conflict, and is drawing attention across health and political circles online.

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    Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have scheduled another strike, according to CBS News. The move follows earlier job actions in the ongoing labor dispute between the nurses' union and hospital management over contract terms, including staffing and working conditions. A new walkout would again disrupt operations at one of the region's major hospitals, putting pressure on both sides to reach an agreement.

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    Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Teva UK●Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Israeli drug company By Denis Campbell Britain’s nursing union axes Teva UK as cMmastodonHealth15 d ago

    Britain's Royal College of Nursing has ended its commercial partnership with Teva UK, the British arm of Israeli drugmaker Teva. The union said the decision followed the company's links to Israel's military and concerns over its corporate track record. The move adds to pressure on firms with Israeli ties amid the ongoing conflict.

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    Newsom signs California law protecting nurses from AI▼Nurses celebrate historic victory as Gov. Newsom signs landmark A.I. protection into law✉newsHealth6 d ago

    California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed new legislation adding protections for nurses against artificial intelligence in healthcare, and the National Nurses United union is hailing the move as a historic victory. The union, the largest nurses' union in the United States, says the law safeguards patient care and nursing judgment from automated decision-making. Further details of the law's provisions were not immediately available.

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    Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Israeli drug firm Teva●Royal College of Nursing cuts ties with Israeli drug company | Health | The Guardian https://www. theguardian.com/societMmastodonWarMiddle East35 d ago

    Britain's Royal College of Nursing has ended its commercial partnership with Teva UK, the British arm of the Israeli pharmaceutical giant, the Guardian reports. The nursing union axed the deal over Teva's links to Israel, adding to a growing wave of organisations distancing themselves from Israeli companies amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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    Unions representing workers at the University of Vermont Medical Center have voted to authorize a strike. The vote gives union leadership the power to call a walkout if contract negotiations fail, though it does not mean an immediate strike. Nurses and other hospital staff have been pressing for better pay and working conditions.

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    Massachusetts nurses announce largest open-ended strike in state history●BREAKING: Thousands of nurses have scheduled what their union says would be the largest open-ended nurse strike in Massachusetts history.✉newsBusinessLabor4 d ago

    Thousands of nurses in Massachusetts have scheduled what their union describes as the largest open-ended nurse strike in the state's history. The announcement sets up a major labor confrontation with hospitals over working conditions and staffing, though details on which hospitals are involved, when the strike would begin, and what demands are at stake have not been made clear.