‘The last option’: Why doctor, resident unions continue to grow

‘The last option’: Why doctor, resident unions continue to grow
Modern Healthcare; by Mari Devereaux; 6/6/24
A wave of labor organization continues among doctors, residents and fellows as more than 3,000 have joined unions so far this year, driven by worries about burnout, administrative burden and inadequate patient care. Doctors and support staff are seeking contracts across organizations that ensure reduced workloads and more one-on-one patient care time. However, where doctors want more decision-making power, residents are pushing for better benefits and higher pay.