Swedish Medical Group Hospitalists have voted to join Northwest Medicine United/American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 6552, making history as the first Physicians in the Providence system to Unionize in Washington. Swedish Medical Group is part of Providence Swedish, Providence’s Health System in the western part of the State. Approximately 115 Medical Professionals across five campuses in the Seattle area participated in the Union Election. AFT President Randi Weingarten said: “Physicians at Swedish Medical Group are organizing because they want a stronger voice in the decisions that affect patient care, Physician autonomy and the future of health care. I'm proud to stand with these Hospitalists as they work to protect quality care and Physician autonomy.”

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