Registered nurses at MountainView Hospital voted to authorize a strike on Wednesday after a union spokesperson said the hospital “refused to address numerous patient safety issues.”
National Nurses United, a union representing around 950 MountainView nurses, says the strike was authorized by 98% of those participating. While the vote does not guarantee a strike, it does authorize those bargaining on the nurses’ behalf to call a strike, if they deem it necessary in negotiations.
At any time in the process, the nurses have the option of calling off the strike if an agreement with HCA is reached. However, if nurses decide to move forward with a strike, hospital management would be notified 10 days before to allow time for planning patient care.