Physician Unionization—Penn Residents, Fellows Bring Debate to Philadelphia
As the strain on health care workers imposed by COVID-19 passes, it is an open question whether Penn will be the exception or the rule for hospitals in Pennsylvania.
March 28, 2023 at 12:38 PM
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Medical MalpracticeLast February, a supermajority of over 1,400 residents and fellow physicians employed by the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn) agreed to be represented by the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR). CIR is a branch of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). CIR-SEIU represents more than 24,000 residents and fellows nationwide. If Penn recognizes the union, it would be the first group of doctors in Pennsylvania to organize with CIR. The union would join eight other groups of resident physicians in the nation who elected to be represented by CIR in the last year. As Pennsylvania is part of a national trend, a look at costs and questionable benefits of physician unionization is warranted.
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