Trade Union Recognition
An increasing number of organizations are addressing the issue of trade
union recognition, particularly NHS trusts considering introducing local
pay determination. Burnley NHS Trust developed a strategic approach to
the issue, establishing pre-determined outcomes and measurable criteria
to determine which organizations - if any - would have recognition
extended for the purpose of local pay determination. The staff side case
is examined in detail along with three other options: a staff
association, recognition for some and recognition for none. Four
organizations - representing 95 per cent of the unionized workforce
- accepted recognition, with safeguards for 14 others.
Keywords: Business Plan; Collective Bargaining; Disputes Procedures; Flexible Working; Health Authorities; Industrial Relations; Management; Pay; Trade Union Recognition; Working Conditions
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 March 1994
- Merged with Journal of Management in Medicine in 1999
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