Professionalism vs. unionism: a dual loyalty dilemma.
Present economic conditions are causing growing uncertainty surrounding employment. This is a concern in all fields, including the health care industry. Guarantees negotiated into union contracts address job security, wages and benefits, and present tantalizing solutions to employee problems. Consequently, serious questions are raised for the professional. Can unionization and professionalism be compatible? This paper attempts to examine several ethical dilemma facing the therapeutic recreation professional and all other health care professionals.
D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000592:standards*; D004995:Ethics, Professional; D007750:Labor Unions; D010558:Personnel Loyalty; D010564:Personnel, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D011998:Recreation; D013812:Therapeutics; D014481:United States