Rally for Meriter Nurses

SEIU Healthcare Wisconsin (and partners) call for safe staffing levels, 1:30 pm, 3/20, Mound Street (between Brooks and Mills).

media release: Meriter nurses provide the best possible care for their patients and our community. Despite their dedication and commitment, UnityPoint Health continues to put profits before patients at the bargaining table, leaving nurses to face staffing challenges that put patients at risk every day.

On Monday, community leaders, elected officials and labor leaders will stand in support of Meriter nurses at a rally at 2 pm on Mound St. between Brooks and Mills.

Meriter nurses are fighting for:

More nurses to provide the best possible care for the aging patients in our community

Respect and a meaningful voice

Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth holidays

Better staffing ratios

Meaningful collaboration with the administration

Fair raises that reflect inflation

Rally for Meriter Nurses Fighting for a Fair Contract

Monday, March 20

Mound St. between Brooks and Mills, Madison

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS: 

SEIU Wisconsin President Pat Raes, Meriter RN

State Sen. Kelda Roys

UW Health RN

Members of the Meriter nurses bargaining team