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Nurses Union Seeks Court Action Over Incentive Pay Dispute

10/24/2025

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The Illinois Nurses Association (INA) filed a petition against Ascension Health Alliance, Prime Healthcare Illinois, and St. Joseph Hospital over disputes regarding incentive pay.
The union alleges that management refused arbitration for incentive pay promised in a 2020 collective bargaining agreement.
The complaint notes that non-union employees received the promised incentive, while union nurses did not.
Ascension plans to defend against the allegations, while Prime Healthcare, which acquired Ascension hospitals in March 2025, claims it is not involved.
The INA seeks court intervention to compel arbitration on the grievance.

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The Illinois Nurses Association (INA) filed a petition against Ascension Health Alliance, Prime Healthcare Illinois, and St. Joseph Hospital over disputes regarding incentive pay.
The union alleges that management refused arbitration for incentive pay promised in a 2020 collective bargaining agreement.
The complaint notes that non-union employees received the promised incentive, while union nurses did not.
Ascension plans to defend against the allegations, while Prime Healthcare, which acquired Ascension hospitals in March 2025, claims it is not involved.
The INA seeks court intervention to compel arbitration on the grievance.