The effect of hospital bargaining unit structure on industrial relations outcomes

Only hospitals with 5 or 6 bargaining units had wage settlements that were higher than in hospitals with 1 unit. Only hospitals with 3 or 4 units had more work assignment disputes than hospitals with 1 unit. Hospitals with 4, 6, or 7 units averaged 1 more strike than hospitals with 1 unit. (Abstract...

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Published in:Industrial & labor relations review 1992-04, Vol.45 (Apr 92), p.573-590
Main Authors: Schwarz, J L, Koziara, K S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bargaining
Factors
Hospitals
Industrial relations
USA
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Summary:Only hospitals with 5 or 6 bargaining units had wage settlements that were higher than in hospitals with 1 unit. Only hospitals with 3 or 4 units had more work assignment disputes than hospitals with 1 unit. Hospitals with 4, 6, or 7 units averaged 1 more strike than hospitals with 1 unit. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0019-7939