More than 1,200 resident physicians and interns at Montefiore Medical Center last week asked the Bronx, N.Y. hospital to recognize their bargaining unit after an organizing vote.
- It was another sign that 80-plus hour work weeks, combined with inflation and other stressors, are prompting more doctors to demand a seat at the table.
- The Committee of Interns and Residents, part of the Service Employees International Union, said it had a record year organizing unions at five hospitals across the country, and now has more than 22,000 members.
- Doctors have also joined with other big labor organizations including the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and the American Federation of Teachers.
- https://www.axios.com/2022/11/07/more-physicians-join-unions
Dr Bob, Brain Mechanic 