Recognizing the Power of Collective Action in Nursing: Lessons from EDSA

As nurses, we know that our profession demands hard work, dedication, and compassion. But one of the most important qualities we need is the ability to work together towards a common goal. The power of collective action is something we can learn from the example of the People Power Revolution in 1986. Just as it united the Filipino people in their fight for a better future, we can also harness the power of collective action in nursing to achieve positive change in our field. However, the collective action in nursing is largely ignored in the Philippines, where the world sources the most nurses from. We have yet to see meaningful changes done by the government to address what nurses want and need. By working together and advocating for change, we can create a better future for our patients, colleagues, and ourselves