1976 Seattle nurses strike
The 1976 Seattle nurses strike was a labor dispute that took place in Seattle, Washington. It involved over 1,500 registered nurses who were represented by the Washington State Nurses Association and worked at various hospitals in the area. The strike lasted for 65 days, making it the longest nurses strike in U.S. history at that time.
The strike was influenced by the feminist movement, as many of the younger, university-educated nurses, who were predominantly female, rejected workplace harassment and being yelled at by doctors. They also had concerns about wages, staffing, and the closed shop policy.
This strike highlighted the issues faced by nurses in terms of working conditions and their struggle for better treatment and representation. It had a significant impact on the healthcare industry in Seattle and brought attention to the need for improved working conditions for nurses.
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