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Unionization in Healthcare: Examining Working Conditions and Worker Mental Health Outcomes in Hospital Settings

Jihee Woo et al.

Labor Studies Journal2025https://doi.org/10.1177/0160449x251370759article
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This study examines the association between unionization, working conditions, and mental health among hospital healthcare workers. Survey data were collected from 1,466 unionized and non-unionized hospital workers in a city in Western Pennsylvania. Using propensity score matching to control for confounding factors, we found that unionization is significantly associated with predictable raises, not holding multiple jobs, not working overtime due to pressure, access to dental insurance and retirement programs, receiving higher raises, experiencing less workplace harassment. Additionally, unionization is linked to a lower likelihood of screening positive for posttraumatic stress disorder and lower perceived stress levels.

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@article{jihee2025,
  title        = {{Unionization in Healthcare: Examining Working Conditions and Worker Mental Health Outcomes in Hospital Settings}},
  author       = {Jihee Woo et al.},
  journal      = {Labor Studies Journal},
  year         = {2025},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/0160449x251370759},
}

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0.37

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.16 × 0.4 = 0.06
M · momentum0.53 × 0.15 = 0.08
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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