The union and the compressed work week.
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Professionalism and Unionism are defined and compared. Some reasons for professionals electing to become unionised are suggested. In the context of the relationship of therapists with unions in British Columbia, two examples of labour action are described; how were occupational therapists involved in the issues which resulted in strike situations? What were the conflicts between the professional code of ethics and the union directives? How did individuals resolve these conflicts and what were the consequences? Occupational therapists must decide how they can be accountable to the profession and when that lifelong commitment takes precedence over union loyalties.
Author considers the dilemma of the British Medical Association over its union status. Sanctioned by the Government but ignored by the union movement, will it become a dinosaur?
Union activity has dramatically increased. In light of this renewed union activity, it is essential that employers who wish to maintain a union-free environment carefully consider the following information now before any union activity begins.