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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

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IMAGE GALLERY: Natick Nurses Protest Low Staff Numbers

Workers at the Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick picketed Monday afternoon for increased staff.

Holding picket signs that read "be fair to those who care" and chanting "we are mighty mighty nurses," dozens of employees of the MetroWest Medical Center protested Monday afternoon for increased staff numbers in order to better treat patients.  "Every patient deserves a nurse to provide basic care," Katie Murphy, an employee of the Leonard Morse hospital, said.  In a press release issued by the hospital's staff on Monday, nurses said they treat too many patients at once, which compromises their ability to provide care.  "When nurses have too many patients to care for at one time, complications are more likely and here at MetroWest, we have been warning management about these conditions for months, yet they refuse to address this growing …

Monday, November 14, 2011

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IMAGE GALLERY: Locals Gather for Occupy Natick

About 15 people showed up to Natick Common to protest.

The nationwide Occupy movement spread to Natick this Saturday, with around 15 people showing up to Natick Common to protest and demand accountability in government. The group held signs and spoke to those passing by the protest. According to Betsy Boggia, who helped to organize Occupy Natick, said the group plans to meet on the common every Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon. For more information on Occupy Natick, visit the group's Facebook page.

Neil

1:58 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011

I'm happy to see people who live in the suburbs, take the time to advocate their values by holding up signs in their communities. People don't do this everyday, they do it when they have a sense that we are in crisis. I think they are right to believe we are. Our govt. is broken and it works for the the interests of the wealthy not the working people. If we are to make a better life for our kids …   more ›

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