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NewsColony Coronavirus Illinois: Thousands of nursing home workers set strike date for May 8 CHICAGO (WLS) — Thousands of nursing home workers in Illinois who are concerned about their safety on the job say they will go on strike on May 8. Coronavirus in Illinois: Latest news on COVID-19 cases, Chicago area impact A handful of nursing home workers protested Monday outside the Alden Wentworth long-term care facility. They’re ready to strike a week from next Friday for higher wages, hazard pay, more access to PPE and not to be treated punitively if they get sick. Most of these people on the frontlines of the COVID-19 make between minimum wage and $14 per hour. “They’re the ones that make the food, wash the clothes, clean their rooms, help them get out of bed, take showers, and even eat,” said Shaba Andrich, VP Nursing Homes SEIU. Coronavirus deaths in Illinois by county; COVID-19 victims of all ages LaTonya Grays has worked at the facility for several years. She said inadequate PP...