Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) weighed in on the impending strike at UnityPoint Health-Meriter on Friday, calling on the ...

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders voiced his support Friday for the nearly 1,000 bedside nurses at UnityPoint Health — Meriter who are set to strike on Tuesday.

The five day strike will begin at 6:30 a.m. on Brooks street outside of Unity Point Health Meriter, with a 7:30 a.m. press conference to follow.

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As nearly 1,000 bedside nurses from UnityPoint Health — Meriter began their strike Tuesday morning, the hospital released a statement saying they were prepared for the moment.

Hospital leadership has said the facility will be "open and providing exceptional care," staffed by travel nurses.