Nurses in hospital hallway Research shows that health facilities with unions have better patient outcomes and are more likely to have inspections that can find and correct workplace hazards.

The nurses at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina, declared on March 6 — by filing the official paperwork — that they were ready to vote on the prospect of joining a national union. At the time, they were motivated by the desire for more nurses and support staff, and to have a voice in hospital decisions.

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