The bill, S. 320, is a Senate Resolution introduced by Senator Tedder to honor the courageous Black hospital workers who organized and executed the 1969 nurses' aides strike at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). This strike is recognized as a significant labor and civil rights struggle, initiated when a white head nurse denied five Black workers access to patients' charts, leading to their refusal to work and subsequent firings. The resolution highlights the efforts of Mary Moultrie and other activists who fought for the rights of Black hospital workers, who were subjected to discrimination and lower wages compared to their white counterparts.

The resolution commemorates the 113-day strike that mobilized thousands of supporters and acknowledges the contributions of key figures such as Coretta Scott King and Maude E. Callen, who played vital roles in advocating for the rights of Black healthcare professionals. By adopting this resolution, the South Carolina Senate aims to remember and honor the legacy of those who participated in the strike and their fight for equality and justice within the healthcare system.