A Minnesota nurses union is holding an unfair labor practice strike vote on Monday as thousands of employees are working without a contract, and others are facing a contract expiration at the end of the month.

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The vote means Minnesota Nurses Association negotiators can call for a strike at any time, after providing a 10-day notice.