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Stern measures.

J Kosterlitz

    National Journal
    |May 28, 1996
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The Service Employees International Union is targeting the healthcare industry to advance workers' rights and consumer protection. This strategy is evident in California

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    Area of Science:

    • Health policy
    • Labor relations
    • Healthcare economics

    Background:

    • The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is focusing on the national healthcare industry.
    • There is a growing connection between workers' rights and consumer protection in healthcare.
    • California's healthcare landscape is characterized by significant managed care penetration and hospital financial challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the SEIU's strategy in the healthcare sector.
    • To understand the linkage between labor rights and consumer advocacy in healthcare.
    • To analyze the impact of managed care and financial pressures on healthcare workers in California.

    Main Methods:

    • Case study analysis of the SEIU's activities in California.

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  • Review of union strategies linking worker and consumer interests.
  • Examination of hospital labor practices amidst financial constraints and managed care.

    • Main Results:

    • The SEIU is actively pursuing a dual agenda of worker rights and consumer protection within the healthcare industry.
    • California serves as a key area demonstrating this strategy due to its advanced managed care environment.
    • Financially strained hospitals in California are implementing workforce reductions, creating a focal point for union action.

    Conclusions:

    • The SEIU's approach signifies a strategic effort to leverage labor power for broader healthcare reform.
    • The California experience highlights the complex interplay between managed care, hospital finances, and labor relations.
    • This union-led initiative has the potential to influence both healthcare employment standards and patient advocacy.