Joliet nurses to strike after turning down Ascension Healthcare's 'best and final' offer

JOLIET, Ill. - Nurses at Ascension Saint Joseph - Joliet hospital will be going on strike for two days next week. 

The staff gave their notice of intent to strike on Thursday, Feb. 8, beginning at 6:30 a.m. until Saturday, Feb. 10. 

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The nurses went on strike twice last year – once in August and once again in November. 

The hospital says it has given its best and final offer.