Over 900 nursing staff at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital choose to form a union.
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital Nurses Unionize in Historic Vote
In a significant move for the healthcare industry in Pennsylvania, over 1,000 nurses from UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital have voted to unionize, marking the largest nurse union election in recent state history.
The push for unionization was driven by a desire for more time with patients and a seat at the decision-making table. The vote to join SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania took place on August 19 and August 23, with the unionization passing by a vote of 402-305.
Jenna Berry, a registered nurse at the MageeWomen's Cancer Center, expressed her joy over the unionization vote, stating, "My coworkers and I are absolutely overjoyed to finally win a union voice for our patients, our profession, and our community."
Nurses, elected officials, patients, and community members are expected to gather on Tuesday to celebrate the unionization vote. The gathering will also call on UPMC executives to respect the nurses' decision and negotiate a union contract.
Mike Darnay, a digital producer and photojournalist at CBS Pittsburgh, reported on the nearly 1,000 nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital voting to unionize. Despite not being directly involved in the union dispute, he covered the event in his journalistic role.
This unionization is expected to have a significant impact on the nursing profession and patient care at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. With a union voice, nurses now have the opportunity to advocate for better working conditions and patient care, potentially leading to improved outcomes for all involved.
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