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1Department of Management, Haworth College of Business, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA.
This study examines union certification elections in hospitals from October 1994 to September 1997. Results indicate that union win rates were significantly higher in single-union elections and larger bargaining units. On the other hand, union win rates were significantly lower in church-related hospitals and hospitals that belonged to a health care system or had higher payroll costs. Unions also appeared to win elections at a higher rate in this period than in the past.
This study examines union certification elections in hospitals from October 1994 to September 1997. Results indicate that union win rates were significantly higher in single-union elections and larger bargaining units. On the other hand, union win rates were significantly lower in church-related hospitals and hospitals that belonged to a health care system or had higher payroll costs. Unions also appeared to win elections at a higher rate in this period than in the past.
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