Joliet nurses to strike after turning down Ascension Healthcare's 'best and final' offer

Joliet nurses to strike after turning down Ascension Healthcare's 'best and final' offer

Nurses at Ascension Saint Joseph - Joliet hospital will be going on strike for two days next week.

JOLIET, Ill. - Nurses at Ascension Saint Joseph - Joliet hospital will be going on strike for two days next week. 

The staff gave their notice of intent to strike on Thursday, Feb. 8, beginning at 6:30 a.m. until Saturday, Feb. 10. 

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The nurses went on strike twice last year – once in August and once again in November. 

The hospital says it has given its best and final offer. 

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