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Ready to strike?

Matthew Mckew, Erin Dean

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |April 27, 2017
    PubMed
    Summary

    Nurses are considering industrial action, including strikes, due to low pay within the National Health Service (NHS). The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is surveying members on potential actions to address compensation concerns.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare policy
    • Labor relations in healthcare

    Background:

    • Low compensation for nurses is a significant issue impacting morale and retention.
    • The National Health Service (NHS) faces challenges in retaining nursing staff due to pay concerns.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To gauge nurses' willingness to engage in industrial action.
    • To assess the potential for strikes as a response to inadequate NHS pay.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey distributed by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) to its members.
    • Inquiry into nurses' opinions regarding industrial action.

    Main Results:

    • Nurses are being consulted on their views regarding industrial action.
    • The RCN is exploring options for collective bargaining and protest.

    Conclusions:

    • The outcome of the RCN survey will inform future actions regarding nurse compensation.
    • Potential industrial action by nurses could significantly impact NHS services.