UI Health clinicians seek to unionize
Becker's Healthcare December 10, 2024
Advanced practice providers at the University of Illinois Health system, part of the University of Illinois Chicago, are seeking to unionize.
The healthcare clinicians filed representation cards with the Illinois Education Labor Relations Board seeking an election on whether to join Service Employees International Union Local 73, according to a Dec. 9 union news release.
The IELRB, which oversees the unionization process for educational employees in Illinois, must verify employees’ interest in being represented by SEIU Local 73 and may schedule an election. If workers vote in favor of unionization, SEIU Local 73 would represent advanced practice providers, including advanced practice nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, who provide care at University of...