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Nurses at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield have approved a new contract

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Nurses at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield have overwhelmingly approved a new contract, with every vote cast in favor of the agreement. The deal includes an average six-point two percent raise in the first year and 13 percent over the life of the contract. It also adds staffing in the emergency department and mental health unit, along with protections for health insurance costs. The agreement runs through December 2028.

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