MADISON, Wisc. — Wisconsin elected officials gathered with registered nurses from UnityPoint Health-Meriter Hospital on the steps of the Capitol today to express solidarity with the nurses’ fight for a fair contract. On Saturday, March 13, nurses notified hospital management that they plan to strike on Wednesday, March 24 as they continue to advocate for a new contract agreement to better support nurses who have worked on the frontlines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meriter nurses said they are prepared to strike to win improved policies to ensure nurses can take care of themselves and the...
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