Nurses gather at Wisconsin State Capitol ahead of possible strike

-
3:25
Milwaukee Catholics react to the election of Pope Leo XIV, first...
-
2:48
Milwaukee monastery watches in awe as Vatican declares Pope...
-
2:41
History of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
-
2:02
Republicans reject hundreds of items from Gov. Evers’ budget
-
1:11
’Her dedication goes beyond teaching:’ Greenfield teacher...
-
0:43
Man tied to arrest of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan appears...
-
2:02
Huggies donates $100K to Milwaukee Diaper Mission following latest...
-
0:39
35th annual Greater Milwaukee Law Enforcement Memorial honors...
-
1:24
Greenfield PD chief denies ’workplace concern’ allegations
-
2:22
Police arrest father of 15-year-old who killed 2 at Abundant...
-
2:18
Teen shot and killed near 39th and Cherry, identified as Milwaukee...
-
4:05
Racine County highlights events for families, food lovers and...
MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Nurses in Wisconsin gathered at the State Capitol Tuesday, March 16, a week ahead of their possible strike next Wednesday.
They are currently engaged in negotiations for a new contract with Unity Point Health.
It's not known exactly what the nurses are pushing for, but they say they want better support as they work through the COVID pandemic.
They also say they are negotiating for better work-life balance, better protections against COVID-19 and sick days that don't cut into vacation time.
"Working with COVID patients this year is extremely real. Nurses heal each other. Now, we need the time to support and heal ourselves. Every worker should have the same, a right to join a union and a right to have a voice in their workplace."
Unity Point Health says it already provides competitive benefits and ample paid time off to its nurses.