If there is no struggle, there is no progress.
—Frederick Douglass
Since their initial rise in the post-Civil War era, unions across the United States have called public attention to unfair labor practices, wage disparities, and inadequate benefits. Union leaders and nurse managers are learning to approach the unionization of employees as a partnership. Union leaders have taken strides to negotiate with managers in quick and efficient “good faith” dealings, while nurse managers enter negotiations with open minds and the intent to reach an agreement. To benefit future generations of nursing professionals, nurse managers must understand how to effectively respond to unionization attempts and how to partner with union leaders.
To prepare
Note: Before you submit your initial post, replace the subject line (“Week 3 Discussion”) with the name of the case study you selected.
Post a description of at least one reason the nursing staff in the case you selected might decide to unionize. Explain three steps you, as a nurse manager, could take to effectively respond to unionization attempts. Then, discuss HR’s role in helping to legally address labor relations and unionization attempts. Justify your response by citing past experiences with unions, union organizing activities, current labor policies, and/or this week’s Learning Resources.
Articles to reference from.THank you
APA format, 2-3 paragraphs, 3 references.
Neil, A., & Robinson, J. (2011). Making a union/management partnership really work.
Nursing New Zealand, 17(11), 32–33. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
This article portrays an authentic example of how the Bay of Plenty District Health Board worked with the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) union to increase the engagement of nurses while also improving the patient journey. By creating the joint action group (JAG), these leaders were able to reach their stated goals and to develop an effective plan for achieving future ideals.
Porter, C. (2010). A nursing labor management partnership model.
Journal of Nursing Administration, 40(6), 272–276. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
This article describes a partnership between clinical nurses and nursing management that was successfully implemented in a prominent teaching hospital.
Sanders, L. G., & McCutcheon, A. W. (2010). Unions in the healthcare industry.
Labor Law Journal, 61(3), 142–151. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
This article discusses the impact and importance of nursing unions in clinical settings. With a focus on Boston Medical Center Corp, the authors outline the many factors that affect labor unions in the health care industr
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