Oregon Health & Science University is struggling with cost pressures as unions representing 11,100 employees push for better contracts.
A unit of 700 employees, including physician associates, nurse practitioners, and certified nurse midwives, has authorized a strike against the university if a fair contract is not offered.
We're just trying to level the playing field
said Kelly Batte, an OHSU nurse practitioner. Another group of non-clinical employees and research workers held a rally to demand better pay, benefits, and retirement packages.
Author's summary: OHSU faces cost pressures from union demands.