Webunionized ui health nurses, represented by the illinois nurses association, or ina, say they are protesting management’s unfair labor practices, understaffing and. Webthe nurses say they've identified priority proposals around safety for nurses and patients, wages that compete with nearby hospitals, and staffing ratios that allow for. Webchicago — after voting overwhelmingly to strike, hundreds of members of the illinois nurses association walked off the job at the university of illinois hospital. Webthousands of rn’s have organized with ina in order to have a vehicle to address their workplace conditions, wages, benefits and ensure a collective voice for their patients. Webof 1,377 votes cast, 1,348 approved strike authorization in a vote last week, according to an announcement from the illinois nurses association, the union. Webthe university of illinois nurses, represented by the illinois nurses association, hit the picket line monday morning, accusing the hospital of unfair labor. Webmore than 1,300 nurses cast ballots last week, with nearly 98% voting to authorize a strike, over concerns about staffing and safety at the near west side hospital.