Acknowledgments.

About the Authors.

Introduction.

PART 1: HEALTH CARE STRIKES: LEGAL AND MORAL IMPLICATIONS.

1 The Impact of Labor Legislation on the Health Care Industry.

2 Types of Strikes: Causes and Characteristics.

3 Strike-Related Actions: Union and Management.

4 Nursing Strikes: A Breed Apart.

5 The Future: Proposals for Change.

Appendix A: Ashtabula General Hospital Nurse StrikeChronology.

Appendix B: The Use of Interest Arbitration in the Public Sector.

PART 2: SAMPLE STRIKE PLAN.

Strike Planning Committees.

Human Resource Policies.

Financial Policies and Procedures.

Personnel Plan.

Patient Care Services.

Food Services.

Accommodations.

Engineering and Plant Operations.

Supplies Subcommittee.

Security.

Labor-Employee Relations.

Morale Committee.

Communication.

Index.