UnityPoint Health nurses vote to unionize

'Just a start': UnityPoint nurses try to unionize 1,550 coworkers over pay, work conditions
Des Moines hospitals have announced plans to unionize, citing wages, patient care. Here's what you need to know:
'When nurses are treated fairly, patients win, too': UnityPoint Health nurses unionizing
"We're stretched to the limit every day," said Jessica Golay, one of the organizing nurses from UnityPoint. "This isn't just about us — it's about ensuring our patients get the care they deserve."
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