title: Collective bargaining: a vulnerability assessment.
abstract: When it comes to the "soft side" of health care, employees want to be informed, respected, and included in decisions that affect their ability to care for patients with pride and satisfaction. Union vulnerability is low when staff satisfaction and morale are high.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Fitzpatrick
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003098:Collective Bargaining / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003142:Communication; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D009013:Morale; D017008:Negotiating; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010559:Personnel Management / Q000379:methods*; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits