Unionized workers at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Wash., voted to reject the hospital's contract proposal and authorize a one-day strike.
The workers are represented by UFCW 21. The strike approval vote garnered strong support, with 88 percent of workers voting in favor of a strike.
The union is looking for a three-year contract that protects workers' healthcare plans and retains the grievance procedure.
Though a strike has been approved, no 10-day strike notice has been issued. Mediation will continue Tuesday and Wednesday.
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