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OHSU Health Workers Authorize Strike Over Contract Disputes

10/31/2025

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Seven hundred health care workers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) authorized a strike over stalled contract negotiations.
They include physician associates and nurse practitioners who demand higher pay and manageable workloads.
OHSU says it has offered salary increases and work hour limits.
A larger group of non-clinical employees rallies for better contracts.
OHSU reports a $150.1 million loss for the year ending June 30 despite growth.

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Seven hundred health care workers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) authorized a strike over stalled contract negotiations.
They include physician associates and nurse practitioners who demand higher pay and manageable workloads.
OHSU says it has offered salary increases and work hour limits.
A larger group of non-clinical employees rallies for better contracts.
OHSU reports a $150.1 million loss for the year ending June 30 despite growth.