Personnel practices can help discourage unionization
Hoffman, H.L.
Healthcare Financial Management Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association 43(9): 48 50 52 Passim
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0735-0732 PMID: 10294325 Document Number: 331215
Unionization presents a potential source of cost escalation for hospitals, particularly involving health benefits. The best way to minimize chances that staff members will opt for union representation is to develop personnel practices that demonstrate management's commitment to treating employees fairly, such as providing competitive salaries and benefits, scheduling regular meetings to address worker questions, and developing detailed policy handbooks.