Despite the long history of collective bargaining in the nursing profession, many nurses have concerns regarding membership in a collective bargaining unit. Which of the following statements by nurses best conveys one of the primary concerns that are prevalent among nurses?

A) “I think that physicians recognize our value and sufficiently advocate for our best
interests.”
B) “I think that a collaborative model results in higher wages than a confrontational model
such as collective bargaining.
C) “I’m not sure that joining a union is congruent with the philosophy of the nursing
profession.”
D) “In the end, I think that the costs of being in bargaining unit outweigh the potential
benefits.”

Ans: C
Among the major issues of collective bargaining that affect the nursing profession
is the fact that some nurses see collective bargaining as unprofessional. The other most
common concerns involve the matter of which bargaining group will represent nursing when
nurses participate in collective bargaining, the question of whether to join a union when one
exists, and the issue of the role of the supervisor.