Nurse leaders come together ahead of Providence strike

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Ahead of the Providence nurses' strike, representatives from the striking units are holding an event to share why they are striking and what they hope to achieve.

On June 7, nurses at six Providence hospitals announced they had submitted a 10-day notice for a 3-day strike on June 18-20.

According to the Oregon Nurses Association, the strike comes after months of negotiations where, they say, little movement has been made. Safe staffing levels, affordable health care...