Abstract
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.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 50-76 |
| Number of pages | 27 |
| Journal | Labor Studies Journal |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 2026 |
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords
- healthcare unions
- hospital workers
- mental health
- unionization
- working conditions
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