The document discusses unionization of employees at Walden University. It provides background on the historical rise of unions in the US and how union leaders and nurse managers now approach unionization as a partnership. It discusses two case studies ("The Saga of TrulyGood Hospital" and "The Saga of Beneficent Hospital") and asks learners to reflect on why staff might seek union representation in one of the cases. As a nurse manager, they are to consider steps to take before, during and after unionization attempts and discuss the role of HR in addressing labor relations and legal issues related to unionization.

1. Walden University Unionization of Employees Discussion
Walden University Unionization of Employees DiscussionWalden University Unionization of
Employees DiscussionCLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR ASSIGNMENTSince 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 prepareReview the article “Making a Union/Management Partnership
Really Work” in this week’s Learning Resources. Consider how the union and district health
board portrayed in this article worked together to create the joint action group. Think about
the positive outcomes of this endeavor. How might nurse managers work with health care
unions to solicit such a partnership?Examine the article “Unions in the Healthcare Industry,”
taking note of the timeline of unionized activities such as the collective bargaining process,
the campaign period, and the outcomes of unionization. How do the legal landscape and
social environment of a health care setting change once workers engage in unionized
activities?Review the media pieces, “The Saga of TrulyGood Hospital” and “The Saga of
Beneficent Hospital.”Reflect upon the situations presented in each media case study, and
select one for your Discussion posting.Consider why the staff might be seeking union
representation. As a nurse manager, consider the steps you might take to address the
situation before, during, and after the time period depicted in the case study.Note: Before
you submit your initial post, replace the subject line (“Week 3 Discussion”) with the name of
the case study you selected.BY DAY 3Post 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 youAPA
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

2. 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 industrction of your colleagues’
responses.