In first, Rhode Island physicians form union
Becker's Healthcare January 8, 2025
Resident physicians and fellows at Providence-based Rhode Island Hospital, part of Brown University Health, formerly Lifespan, have voted to unionize.
The vote was 464-27 in favor of joining the Committee of Interns and Residents, which is affiliated with the Service Employees International Union, union representatives announced on Facebook on Jan. 7. The National Labor Relations Board determined about 700 employees were eligible to vote.
“More than ever, we’re seeing how doctors and nurses are taking control of the healthcare system in this country back from insurance companies and an overall medical system rooted in profit,” Ben Raymond-Kolker, MD, said in the union’s Facebook post. “We’re so excited to bring that energy to Rhode Island.”
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