Author Question: A nurse is involved in the bargaining process. The parties involved discuss wages, hours, conditions ... (Read 123 times)

piesebel · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse is involved in the bargaining process. The parties involved discuss wages, hours, conditions of employment, and grievance procedures. The nurse informs those involved that another issue needs to be considered in the negotiations.

Which of the following would be appropriate to add to these negotiations? 1. Nurse-to-client ratios
2. Mandatory overtime
3. Retirement policies
4. Contract ratification

Question 2

A nurse manager enters the staff break room. The manager overhears the nursing staff discussing wages and paid time off as issues to consider during the bargaining process. Which action by the manager would be appropriate?

1. Leave the break room and not discuss with others what was heard.
2. Inform staff they are not to talk about their bargaining issues during work time or at the work site.
3. Issue a written warning regarding discussion of wages while on the job.
4. Inform nursing administration of what was heard.

djofnc · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Retirement policies are typical subjects both parties should discuss. Mandatory overtime and
nurse client ratios are mandatory subjects. Retirement policies are other issues to consider in
the bargaining process. Contract ratification is the passage of the contract by the majority of the
members who vote.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. The manager may leave the break room but should address the issue of employees not
discussing collective bargaining while at work or on the work site. It is inappropriate to issue a
warning or inform nursing administration of the discussions.