KALISPELL— Nearly 60 primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working at Logan Health clinics in northwestern Montana have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists.

A press release received by MTN on Thursday states:

"Forming a union is a significant step towards ensuring that primary care providers are heard by leadership in decisions affecting their ability to provide quality patient care. Years of chronic understaffing in the clinics has raised the following concerns among providers:

Patient Access: Appointment availability, wait times, and the ability to provide comprehensive primary care services have been affected by inadequate staffing levels.

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