Arizona Doctors Form First State Physicians Union | Phoenix News

Arizona’s largest private employer just hit a historic milestone as 149 doctors at Banner Health voted to form the state’s first physicians’ union, marking a seismic shift in healthcare labor dynamics. Sparked by frustration over metrics that prioritized profits over patient care, doctors rallied with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists, signaling a nationwide movement. Dr. Syerra Lea hailed the win as transformative, while Banner Health pledged to respect the outcome and continue its commitment to clinicians — even as collective bargaining looms just days away. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/94d6fe4a1ddeaf7c