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Alberta hospital, nursing staff vote overwhelmingly for striking ahead of mediation

by The Canadian Press November 5, 2025

written by The Canadian Press November 5, 2025

By Lisa Johnson About 16,000 unionized Alberta hospital workers, including licensed practical nurses and health-care aides, have voted overwhelmingly to strike if necessary to back contract demands. The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says about 11,000 workers voted and 98 per cent approved jo...

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