February 13, 2025
Will Unions Help Us Organize?
Episode PREVIEW: Will Unions Help Us Organize?
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Notes & Resources
43cc wants to be factual and informational and be hopeful in a way that provides a mechanism to get through this mess and try to be better together.
Moral injury plays a major role in this circumstance as well.
If I Betray These Words… By Wendy Dean, MD
American Federation of Teachers – Healthcare Division: Provides information on how healthcare professionals can get involved in union activities to advocate for better working conditions.
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB): Offers guidance on the rights of employees, including healthcare workers, to organize and engage in collective bargaining.
Recap & Takeaways
In the 43cc podcast episode titled “Will Unions Help Us Organize?” released on February 13, 2025, hosts Wendy Dean, MD, and Matt Ramsey, MD, engage in a discussion with Kelly Nedrow, a lawyer and senior advisor for health issues with the American Federation of Teachers. The conversation centers on the increasing corporatization of healthcare, which often treats physicians as interchangeable workers rather than recognizing them as irreplaceable specialists. They explore how organizing within healthcare unions can empower physicians to advocate for shared governance and improved work environments.
Key Takeaways:
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Corporatization of Healthcare: The episode highlights concerns about the growing trend of corporatized healthcare systems viewing physicians as interchangeable, which can undermine the quality of patient care.
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Role of Unions: Unions can provide a platform for physicians to collectively voice their concerns, negotiate better working conditions, and ensure that their expertise is respected within the healthcare system.
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Shared Governance: The discussion emphasizes the importance of shared governance structures in healthcare, where physicians have a say in decision-making processes that affect their work and patient care.
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Legal Insights: Kelly Nedrow offers legal perspectives on how physicians can navigate the complexities of unionizing and the potential benefits it can bring to their professional lives.
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Empowerment Through Organization: Organizing within unions is presented as a strategy for physicians to reclaim autonomy, improve job satisfaction, and ultimately enhance patient outcomes.
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