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Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|September 30, 2016
Summary
The Royal College of Midwives balloted members on removing the no-strike policy. The Royal College of Nursing has not yet decided on balloting its members regarding this policy change.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare policy
- Nursing and Midwifery professional bodies
Background:
- The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) recently conducted a member ballot concerning the "no strike" policy.
- This action prompts inquiry into the stance of other professional nursing and midwifery organizations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To ascertain the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Council's decision-making status regarding a member ballot on the "no strike" policy.
Main Methods:
- Direct inquiry via telephone call to the local Royal College of Nursing office.
Main Results:
- The Royal College of Nursing Council has not yet made a decision regarding balloting its members on the "no strike" policy.
Conclusions:
- There is ongoing deliberation within the Royal College of Nursing concerning potential member balloting on the "no strike" policy, in contrast to the RCM's recent ballot.
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