Webmore than 1,700 nurses at the university of illinois health group are set to strike for a week starting aug. 19, according to leaders with the illinois nurses. Webmore than 1,300 university of illinois hospital & clinics nurses have voted to authorize a strike, saying they want better pay, staffing and security. 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. Webmore than 1,300 university of illinois nurses represented by the illinois nurses association voted last week to authorize a strike at the near west side. Webmore than 1,300 university of illinois nurses cast ballots last week, with nearly 98% voting to authorize a strike, amid a stalemate with management at the. Webabout 1,000 nurses went on strike monday over safety, staffing and better pay as the democratic national convention kicked off blocks away at the united center. Webnurses represented by the illinois nurses association from the university of illinois hospital today announced their members voted 995 to 12 to authorize a strike. Webhundreds of nurses at university of illinois hospital & clinics walked off the job monday morning, beginning a strike at one of the closest hospitals to this week’s. Webthe university of illinois nurses, represented by the illinois nurses association, hit the picket line monday morning, accusing the hospital of unfair labor practices. Webthe illinois nurses association says ui health has refused to address understaffing, unsafe working conditions and fair pay demands.