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A day after Sharp HealthCare announced over 300 layoffs, 40 medical office workers across six San Diego County locations voted unanimously to join SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West. They join 6,000 other Sharp employees already in the union, many of whom recently secured a contract with pay raises up to 34% and stronger benefits. Workers cited the desire for better patient care and job stability as key reasons for unionizing amid rising economic pressures. The layoffs, largely targeting nonclinical roles, come as the health system struggles with labor costs and declining reimbursements.