Strike benefits kick in for Mercy Hospital workers By Matt Glynn News Business Reporter Oct 14, 2021 Oct 14, 2021 Updated Feb 17, 2026 0 Striking workers at Mercy Hospital are eligible for CWA relief fund payments and state unemployment benefits. 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