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

A person walks past the emergency department of the Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary on Thursday, March 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

EDMONTON - 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 job action.

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