Why aren’t more RNs involved in collective bargaining?
Some RNs are fearful that organizing and acting collectively will jeopardize their jobs. The fact is, however, that all non-supervisory employees are protected by federal and state laws when they organize or engage in other concerted activity for the purposes of “mutual aid or protection.” Some RNs aren’t involved because they are uncomfortable with the idea and process of collective activity; preferring individualism instead. Others are not involved because of opposition on moral or religious grounds. Yet, others are not involved because they don’t have the time or the money. But, the fact is that collective bargaining does not work without involvement. Without involvement there is no power, and without power, there is no bargaining.
