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D T Borland

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Proactive labor relations.

The current economic and social environment in the country are affecting the allied health professions in a variety of ways. The employment relationships in health care institutions also are being affected by historical and political pressures within the trade labor movement. While there is disagreement as to how these diverse pressures may evolve in the allied health professions, it is clear that assertive activity by parties on each side of the employment issue has the potential to create positive and effective resolution of differences, whether through collective or individual means. This dilemma facing the allied health professions and the principles of proactive labor relations are examined.

Collective Bargaining

The impact of employment impasse and its resolution in the allied health professions.

Although conflict within organizations is inevitable, any of its damaging consequences may be minimized or controlled if a consensual process for its rational resolution exists. Since collective bargaining is becoming an increasingly prevalent mechanism for governing the relationships between employees and employers in the allied health professions, knowledge about the various formal conflict resolution mechanisms available is vital. The concept of impasse and its resolution in negotiations and in administration of a labor contract are analyzed. The impact of impasse resolution is summarized, in order to emphasize the interdependent nature of the employment relationship.

Collective Bargaining