While labor actions during the pandemic have more often involved nurses and other healthcare professionals, physicians are increasingly involved in union activities, including votes to unionize.
Category: human resources
Oregon nurses fight for staffing mandates; hospitals call them punitive
The Oregon Nurses Association plans to introduce a bill that will limit the number of patients a hospital nurse can be assigned — a measure hospitals oppose, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported Nov. 2.
The most common incentives offered to attract physicians
A signing bonus is among the most common perks offered by employees to attract physicians, according to the “2022 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives” released by AMN Healthcare’s physician recruiting division, Merr…
Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana workers allege ‘culture of harassment’
Members of Service Employees International Union, Local 121RN are alleging a “culture of harassment” at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana (Calif.) Medical Center.
Oregon health system employee under investigation for video that appears to mock patient
Salem (Ore.) Health said it is investigating an employee who posted a video on social media that apparently made light of a patient’s suffering.
Union plans rally after strike by 15,000 Minnesota nurses
Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association plan to rally in downtown Minneapolis Nov. 2 to raise awareness about what they say is hospital executives’ refusal to address their concerns during contract bargaining.
New York City physicians seek union recognition
Resident physicians and fellows at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City are requesting voluntary recognition of their union, according to a news release from the Committee of Interns and Residents.
California physicians reach agreement to avert strike
The Valley Physicians Group, which represents Santa Clara (Calif.) County’s employed physicians, podiatrists and dentists, has reached a tentative agreement with the county to avert a four-day strike.
Nurses urge AG to intervene in sale of Louisiana hospitals
Members of the National Nurses United are asking Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry to intervene in New Orleans-based LCMC Health’s plans to acquire three Tulane University hospitals from Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare.
California physicians set strike dates
Members of Valley Physicians Group plan to begin a four-day strike on Nov. 1 in Santa Clara (Calif.) County.
