BRIGHAM AND WOMEN NURSES , ADMINISTRATION TO RETURN TO BARGAINING TABLE AS STRIKE LOOMS

What happened: Brigham and Women's nurses and hospital administration return to bargaining Monday to try to avert a strike set for Thursday. Over 4,000 nurses represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association issued a 10-day notice last week for an open-ended strike. Key numbers: Over 4,000 nurses. Why it matters: MGB said remaining issues relate to compensation and benefits, including wages and health insurance, and that no patient or workplace safety proposals remain unresolved. The union disputes this, citing limits on temporary nurses and a float differential among outstanding issues.

Brigham and Women's nurses and hospital administration return to bargaining Monday to try to avert a strike set for Thursday. Over 4,000 nurses represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association issued a 10-day notice last week for an open-ended strike.

MGB said remaining issues relate to compensation and benefits, including wages and health insurance, and that no patient or workplace safety proposals remain unresolved. The union disputes this, citing limits on temporary nurses and a float differential among outstanding issues.