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Sharp Nurses Vote 97% to Authorize Strike for Better Pay

11/9/2025

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Sharp Professional Nurses Network announced that 97% of Sharp nurses voted to authorize a strike, according to union officials.
The union seeks higher pay, better sick leave, and staffing improvements to protect patient safety.
Sharp HealthCare said the vote signals issues but does not mean an immediate strike will occur.
The proposal includes pay increases and enhanced benefits for nurses, who currently earn over $77 per hour.

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Sharp Professional Nurses Network announced that 97% of Sharp nurses voted to authorize a strike, according to union officials.
The union seeks higher pay, better sick leave, and staffing improvements to protect patient safety.
Sharp HealthCare said the vote signals issues but does not mean an immediate strike will occur.
The proposal includes pay increases and enhanced benefits for nurses, who currently earn over $77 per hour.