The nurses and hospital management have been in negotiations since September 2010, with the latter arguing that staffing levels at the organization are sufficient, according to the report. Hospital management has put forth an offer to the nurses’ staffing proposal, which is expected to be met with a counter offer.
In November, 87 percent of Corpus Christ Medical Center nurses voted to authorize a strike, if necessary.
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