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A flurry of union updates in January

Physician union activity has been high since the beginning of 2025.

3 union updates in less than 1 month

Here are three physician union updates in the last week, as reported by Becker's:

NYC Health + Hospitals physicians set Jan. 13 strike

Union physicians at four NYC Health + Hospitals in New York City intend to strike onJan. 13.

DC resident physicians reach labor deal, avoid strike

Members of the Committee of Interns and Residents at George Washington University Hospital in Washington have reached a tentative labor deal, averting a strike.

MUSC expansion aims to lower state physician shortage

The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston has broken ground on a new medical school building, Live 5 News reported Dec. 13.

3 union updates in less than 1 month

Here are three union updates since Nov. 22, as reported by Becker's:

Massachusetts clears path for foreign physicians to practice: 5 things to know

Massachusetts' Physician Pathway Act will soon allow foreign-trained physicians to practice medicine in the state to address the ongoing physician shortage, Metro West Daily News reported Dec. 11.

10 hospital, health system closures, layoffs physicians need to know

Here are 10 layoffs and closures by hospitals or health systems that physicians need to know in 2024:

Beth Israel Medical Center physicians, residents file for unionization

Residents and physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston filed for unionization with the National Labor Relations Board Nov. 21, The Harvard Crimson reported Nov. 25.

3,000 Philadelphia physicians move to unionize

Resident physicians and fellows from three Philadelphia-based systems are considering unionizing.