Local hospital workers voting on possible strike

As many as 3,500 union members are voting today and tomorrow on a strike that would last between two and five days, WCCO reports. Union reps for the SEIU say local hospital workers are facing severe cuts. The workers’ contracts expired at the end of February.

Author:: BMTN Staff
Updated:: Mar 8, 2018
Original:: May 14, 2012

As many as 3,500 union members are voting today and tomorrow on a strike that would last between two and five days, WCCO reports. Union reps for the SEIU say local hospital workers are facing severe cuts. The workers’ contracts expired at the end of February.

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