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Understanding nurses' perspectives on strikes: A qualitative case study in Southern California
1Trident University International, Chandler, AZ.
Background:
Nursing work stoppages disrupt patient care and heighten nurse burnout, driven by critical psychosocial and job-related factors.
Purpose:
This study examines the factors contributing to nursing work stoppages in Southern California, using Social Movement Theory (SMT) and the Job Characteristics Model (JCM) to explore nurse dissatisfaction and collective action.
Methods:
This qualitative study employed semi-structured interviews with 15 nurses and a focus group. A thematic analysis identified key themes related to emotional, structural, and professional factors. Data were coded and analyzed iteratively to ensure reliability.
Discussion:
Findings reveal that emotional strain, limited autonomy, insufficient leadership support, and chronic understaffing drive dissatisfaction and strikes. Nurses emphasized the need for better administrative support and improved staffing policies.
Conclusions:
Addressing emotional strain, enhancing administrative support, and refining staffing policies are essential to reducing work stoppages and improving patient care.
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