2020 University of Illinois Hospital strikes

The 2020 University of Illinois Hospital strikes were two related labor strikes that occurred at the University of Illinois Hospital (UIH) in Chicago, Illinois, United States, in September 2020. The background for both strikes stemmed from negotiations over labor contracts between the hospital and two unions, the Illinois Nurses Association (INA) and Local 73 of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The unions had been negotiating for new contracts for several months, but neither could come to an agreement with the hospital. In mid-September, both unions declared their intent to strike, citing unfair labor practices. The INA began their strike on September 12, while Local 73 began their strike on September 14. Both strikes involved several hundred workers from each union, thoug

2020 University of Illinois Hospital strikes

The 2020 University of Illinois Hospital strikes were two related labor strikes that occurred at the University of Illinois Hospital (UIH) in Chicago, Illinois, United States, in September 2020. The background for both strikes stemmed from negotiations over labor contracts between the hospital and two unions, the Illinois Nurses Association (INA) and Local 73 of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The unions had been negotiating for new contracts for several months, but neither could come to an agreement with the hospital. In mid-September, both unions declared their intent to strike, citing unfair labor practices. The INA began their strike on September 12, while Local 73 began their strike on September 14. Both strikes involved several hundred workers from each union, thoug