nationalnursesunited.org · 13 Sep, 17:20 · Healthcare briefing

Olympia Fields nurses to hold one-day strike, Saint Mary’s nurses to picket on September 15

Nurses at Olympia Fields and Saint Mary’s hospitals are set to engage in industrial action this month.

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Nurses at Olympia Fields and Saint Mary’s hospitals are set to engage in industrial action this month. Staff at Olympia Fields will participate in a one-day strike, while their counterparts at Saint Mary’s will picket on 15 September. These coordinated actions highlight ongoing tensions between nursing staff and hospital administrations regarding working conditions and compensation. The events underscore the growing assertiveness of healthcare unions in demanding better terms, potentially disrupting patient care services at these facilities during the specified periods.

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