Chapter 19
Collective Action
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Objectives
Evaluate key characteristics of selected collective action strategies. Distinguish between the rights of individuals included in collective bargaining and at-will employees. Compare the factors that contribute to decisions to be represented by collective bargaining vs. no representation.
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Objectives (contd)
Evaluate decision-making strategies. Evaluate relationships among participation in decision making, job satisfaction, and improved patient outcomes. Analyze the influence of culture on the selection of a governance model or model of care delivery.
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Collective Action
Activities that are undertaken by a group of people who have common interests.
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Collective Action (contd)
These strategies can coexist in any given setting. Differences about how to approach collective action exist geographically, philosophically, and certainly by type of facility. Be informed and proactive about working together on issues of importance to nurses.
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Nursing Governance
The method or system by which a department
of nursing controls and directs the formulation and administration of nursing policy.
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The Focus
Shared governance Workplace advocacy Collective bargaining
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Shared Governance
A democratic, egalitarian concept A dynamic process A process of shared decision making and accountability
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Shared Governance: Context
Culture Subculture
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Shared Governance Can
Lead to better decisions. Be more effective in day-to-day practices. Generate additional ideas for implementation.
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Traits of a Good Follower
Trustworthy Dependable Excellent communicator and listener Team player Courage of convictions Collaborator Questioner
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Workplace Advocacy
The objective is to equip nurses to practice in a rapidly changing environment. Advocacy occurs within a framework of mutuality, facilitation, protection, and coordination.
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Workplace Advocacy (contd)
Manifestations of workplace advocacy:
Ensuring relevant information Enabling the selection of information Disclosing a personal view Providing support for making and implementing decisions Helping determine personal values
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Collective Bargaining
the performance of mutual obligation of the employer and the representatives of the employees to meet at reasonable times and confer in good faith with respect to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment or the negotiation of any agreement or any question arising thereunder...
Labor Management Reporting Act, 1947, Section 8
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Collective Bargaining (contd)
Nurses have a low rate of unionization. Nurses are a prime target for membership growth. Constant challenges exist to the way nurses are viewed for collective bargaining purposes.
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Terms to Know
Nurses as knowledge workers Union or at will Bargaining agent Whistleblower
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Whistleblower Protection
Whistleblowing refers to a warning issued by a current or former employee of an organization to the public about a serious wrongdoing or danger created or concealed within the organization (Hunt, 1995, p. 155). The 1989 Whistle Blower Protection Act protects federal workers. The law does not cover the private sector.
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Suggested Criteria for Selecting a Bargaining Unit
A strong commitment to nursing practice, legislation, regulation, and education A well-prepared practice, policy, and labor staff; a minimum of a bachelors degree in nursing
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Suggested Criteria for Selecting a Bargaining Unit (contd)
Representative of those the bargaining unit represents in both gender and ethnic makeup National scope and local implementation Control by individual members over bargaining unit activities
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
Negotiation Facilitation Mediation Arbitration
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