Challenged Ballots Delay Outcome of Union Vote by Des Moines Metro Nurses

Results of UnityPoint nurse union vote unclear as challenged ballots remain

While a majority of nurses at UnityPoint Health-Des Moines voted this week to unionize in initial results, a dispute over challenged votes kept results from being announced.

More than 250 ballots in dispute after UnityPoint nurses’ union vote

The results of this week’s vote to unionize by nearly 1,800 nurses at the four UnityPoint hospitals in metro Des Moines are still unclear. Over the past three days, 871 nurses voted for the union, while 666 voted against it, but the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which is leading unionization effort, is challenging the validity […]

Challenged ballots delay outcome of union vote by Des Moines metro nurses

After more than a year waiting for a union vote, UnityPoint nurses will have to wait longer as the validity of 251 challenged ballots is determined.

Results pending following UnityPoint nurses union vote

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Teamsters and UnityPoint Health say results are still pending following a vote that would create a union for UnityPoint Health nurses. United Nurses of Iowa and Local Teamsters 90 have been working to organize a union since November 2024. Members of the nurse staff released a statement in 2024 saying they [...]

Outcome of UnityPoint nurse union vote unclear as 250+ ballots challenged

UnityPoint Health's vote on unionizing with Teamsters representation is still undetermined due to over 250 challenged ballots.

UnityPoint Des Moines hospitals say nurses vote for unionization is 'undetermined'

Full results of the vote to unionize, which have been held up due to challenged ballots, may not be known for "up to 14 business days," according to Teamsters.