Asked by Ravneet Nanda on May 01, 2024
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Identify some aspects of the Taft-Hartley Act amendments as they apply to health care organizations.
Taft-Hartley Act
A United States federal law that restricts the activities and power of labor unions.
Health Care Organizations
Entities that provide medical services, support, and information to patients and can include hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies.
- Understand the jurisprudential structure and historical importance of labor legislation in the United States, notably the Wagner Act and the Taft-Hartley Act.
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Zybrea KnightMay 03, 2024
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In 1975 Taft-Hartley Act was amended to include not-for-profit healthcare organizations. The amendments defined healthcare institutions as any hospital, convalescent hospital, health maintenance organization, clinic, nursing home, extended care facility, or other institution devoted to the sick, infirm or aged. The amendments require a 90-day legal notification period for intended negotiations for renewals or modifications of contracts. In all other industries, this period is 60 days. The amendments require the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service be notified 60 days before a contract expires. In all other industries, this requirement is 30 days.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the jurisprudential structure and historical importance of labor legislation in the United States, notably the Wagner Act and the Taft-Hartley Act.