SPOKANE, Wash. — Approximately 500 Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center caregivers have issued a strike notice for the end of the month.
According to Providence, United Food and Commercial Workers 3000, the union representing those 500 employees, issued a strike notice for April 22-30. The strike comes after months of unsuccessful negotiations between Providence and UFCW3000.
In a statement, Providence said it respects its caregivers' right to strike and said the hospital is prepared to continue treating patients during the strike.
"The hospital is well prepared for the strike and assures patients and the community that we will remain open with all services continuing," Providence said in a statement. "Our community can expect to receive the safe, high-quality care they’ve come to know Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center for. The hospital will maintain its daily operations and has contracted replacement workers for members of the bargaining unit who choose to strike. "
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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