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On Tuesday, April 4, 2025, approximately 170 nurses from Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC) and dozens of community supporters gathered outside IRMC to advocate for better staffing conditions and progress in contract negotiations. The picket, which was organized by the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals, highlighted critical issues such as unsafe staffing levels and stalled contract discussions. The nurses displayed signs with messages such as "Caution! Unsafe staffing ahead," stressing the urgency of the matter. This demonstration comes as 270 IRMC registered nurses are negotiating their first contract in nearly seven years. Despite over 20 sessions since the beginning of the year, a resolution has not been reached, prompting the public action to bring attention to the critical situation affecting both nurses and patient care. For further details, visit the original article on Indiana Gazette's website: [Read more](Source).
IRMC Nurses Picket Over Staffing Levels and Contract Negotiations
On Tuesday, April 4, 2025, approximately 170 nurses from Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC) and dozens of community supporters gathered outside IRMC to advocate for better staffing conditions and progress in contract negotiations. The picket, which was organized by the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals, highlighted critical issues such as unsafe staffing levels and stalled contract discussions. The nurses displayed signs with messages such as "Caution! Unsafe staffing ahead," stressing the urgency of the matter. This demonstration comes as 270 IRMC registered nurses are negotiating their first contract in nearly seven years. Despite over 20 sessions since the beginning of the year, a resolution has not been reached, prompting the public action to bring attention to the critical situation affecting both nurses and patient care. For further details, visit the original article on Indiana Gazette's website: [Read more](Source).