Purpose: The study aim was to understand the experiences of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses in labor union activities. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study and content analysis were conducted. The participants included nine ICU nurses who shared their experiences with labor union activities. The data were collected through in-depth interviews. Results: The experiences of ICU nurses with labor union activities encompassed five themes: 'The Initial Step in Union Activities', 'Benefits Derived from Union Participation', 'Concerns Regarding Union Activities', 'The Non-Omnipotence of Unions', and 'Achieving Mutual Benefits through Union Activities'. Conclusion: The study findings revealed that ICU nurses strive to improve their work and the nursing environment through labor unions, despite facing negative perceptions of union involvement.
Purpose: The study aim was to understand the experiences of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses in labor union activities. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study and content analysis were conducted. The participants included nine ICU nurses who shared their experiences with labor union activities. The data were collected through in-depth interviews. Results: The experiences of ICU nurses with labor union activities encompassed five themes: 'The Initial Step in Union Activities', 'Benefits Derived from Union Participation', 'Concerns Regarding Union Activities', 'The Non-Omnipotence of Unions', and 'Achieving Mutual Benefits through Union Activities'. Conclusion: The study findings revealed that ICU nurses strive to improve their work and the nursing environment through labor unions, despite facing negative perceptions of union involvement.