Nurses Protest For Their Right To Strike

The nurses union is at it again demanding they keep their right to strike during negotiations. Without this right they feel that they would not be treated fairly when making alterations to their contract. The government wants to protect the safety of the public by having workers available at all time.

Putting lives at risk for a contract negotiation is dangerous and should be stopped. I know for a fact that the nurses would take great strides to ensure the publics safety if a strike were to occur, but eventually it would not be enough. Some poor person would miss a test and not receive the correct diagnosis in time and could eventually loose their life. It is not that far of a stretch to believe it could happen.

I have said many times in the past that unions use the strike threat way to often. It should only be used as a last case resort to get something essential to the employees. Ignoring nurses, a similar policy could be used for other industries. Laying out certain circumstances in which a strike would be legal could slow down the rash of strikes that happen in Nova Scotia.

Having essential services such as health care officials, policeman and fireman at all times is, well, essential. They do a service to the community which can not be matched by temporary workers. A prolonged strike by any of these specialists would be devastating to the community the government is trying to protect.