Why do Registered Nurses (RNs) need collective bargaining?
Most importantly, the written agreement which is reached as a result of collective bargaining is a legally enforceable contract. The contract contains a judicial system – the grievance procedure – which both assures legal compliance and establishes a means for resolving disputes and regarding contract interpretation or application. Many contracts also establish other methods of communication in health care facilities – such as labor/management meetings and nurse practice committees. HealthCare-PSEA believes that RN’s deserve to have an effective means for influencing all aspects of health care decision making. Collective bargaining is one very effective way for RN’s to exert their influence.
