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Steward Organization in a Professional Union: The Case of The Royal College of Nursing

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  • Ian Kessler
  • Paul Heron

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This article examines notions of renewal in a professional union by exploring the developing role of the steward in the Royal College of Nursing. Drawing on survey and other data, it assesses different dimensions of the union renewal process linked to workplace activities, issues and relations. The findings suggest that the process of renewal has been based primarily upon member rather than management‐facing activities, although there is strong evidence to suggest variation in the activities carried out by the RCN’s ordinary and senior stewards.

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  • Ian Kessler & Paul Heron, 2001. "Steward Organization in a Professional Union: The Case of The Royal College of Nursing," British Journal of Industrial Relations, London School of Economics, vol. 39(3), pages 367-391, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:brjirl:v:39:y:2001:i:3:p:367-391
    DOI: 10.1111/1467-8543.00205
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    1. Cécile Guillaume & Gill Kirton, 2023. "‘Walking a fine line’: Union perspectives on partnership in nursing and midwifery workplaces," Economic and Industrial Democracy, Department of Economic History, Uppsala University, Sweden, vol. 44(3), pages 893-909, August.
    2. Tom Redman & Ed Snape, 2014. "The antecedents of union commitment and participation: evaluating moderation effects across unions," Industrial Relations Journal, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 45(6), pages 486-506, November.
    3. Louise Birdsell Bauer & Cynthia Cranford, 2017. "The community dimensions of union renewal: racialized and caring relations in personal support services," Work, Employment & Society, British Sociological Association, vol. 31(2), pages 302-318, April.

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