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Nurses at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago voted 96% in favor of forming a union with the National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC) after six nurses were fired for union organizing. The hospital, owned by Prime Healthcare, stated it will bargain in good faith, while nurses continue to demand reinstatement of the fired colleagues and address concerns about staffing and safety.

Nurses at St. Mary Hospital in Chicago held a one-day strike to demand reinstatement of six recently fired colleagues and to push for unionization with the National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United. The strike occurred as nurses prepared to vote on forming a union, with accusations that hospital owner Prime Healthcare prioritizes cost-cutting over patient care.

Nurses at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Ukrainian Village began a one-day strike over allegations of unsafe conditions and union busting by parent company Prime Healthcare. Over 100 nurses and supporters protested, demanding reinstatement of six terminated employees and improved staffing and supplies, with claims of retaliatory firings for union activity.

Nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital allege retaliation after being fired for voicing concerns about unsafe conditions following its acquisition by Prime Healthcare. Unionization efforts by nurses, including Karlie Thorn and Jesus Hernandez, were met with dismissals, prompting a planned strike and demands for reinstatement. The hospital denies retaliating and claims it respects nurses' rights to unionize.