More than 400 primary care physicians working with Minneapolis-based Allina Health have voted to unionize, according to The New York Times.
The move to unionize could create the largest private-sector physicians union in the country and includes around 400 physicians and 150 nurse practitioners and physician assistants caring for patients at Allina clinics.
The union will be represented by the Doctors Council, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union.
"This is a win not only for the doctors that stood together and the supporters who rallied alongside them but also for the patients and the communities they serve," the Doctors Council said in a statement published to its website.
Meanwhile, Allina — which includes 12 hospitals and more than 90 clinics across Minnesota and Wisconsin — has appealed the vote, the report said.
"While we are disappointed in the decision by some of our providers to be represented by a union, we remain committed to our ongoing work to create a culture where all employees feel supported and valued," a statement posted to Allina's website reads. "Our focus now is on moving forward to ensure the best interests of our employees, patients and the communities we serve."