IOWANS CALL ON UNITYPOINT TO BE RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYER AS NURSES FIGHT TO UNIONIZE

Nurses Gather Community Support Ahead of Election to Become Teamsters

On Wednesday, September 24, in support of nurses atUnityPoint Health, representatives from the Iowa community will demonstrate outside the employer's corporate office in West Des Moinesas nurses vote to join Teamsters Local 90 from October 5-7.

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The Iowa community is outraged by an aggressive union-busting campaign waged by UnityPoint and spearheaded by CEO Scott Kizer and Nursing Director Sarah Brown. Rather than investing in patient care and nurse safety, the multibillion-dollar health care giant has spent between $3.7 million and $6.1 million to try to stop workers from becoming Teamsters.

Representatives from the Iowa community will be joined by labor, clergy, and other supporters. They will call on UnityPoint to adhere to its core values and be a responsible employer by ceasing its egregious anti-union campaign.

WHEN: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1-2 p.m. CTWHO: UnityPoint nurses Members and leaders of Teamsters Local 90 Jennifer Konfrst, Iowa State Representative Nancy Huisinga, RN, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Zach Wahls, Iowa State Senator Rev. Lindsey Braun, Senior Pastor Urbandale United Church of ChristWHERE: UnityPoint Health Corporate Office 1776 W Lakes Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50266

Media Contact:Lena Melentijevic, (347) 208-2279LMelentijevic@teamster.orgOn-site Contact:Andrea Staples, (510) 735-1996

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