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urbanoutfitters · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The housekeeping employee questions the agent as to what the administrators role is within the context of the contract. The agent states:

1. The administrator will set wages for union members.
2. The administrator is responsible for writing floating policy for administration.
3. The administrator oversees the retirement funds.
4. The administrator communicates with union members.

Question 2

A housekeeping employee is questioning the employees agent regarding the role of administering the ratified contract. The agent informs the employee that the role belongs to the:

1. Union president.
2. Hospital administrator.
3. Designated staff nurse.
4. Bargaining agent.

sarah_brady415 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. The administrator of the contract or union representative must communicate with the union
membership to assure members are being treated fairly and equally. Wages, policies, and
retirement are negotiated in the contract.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. A designated hospital staff nurse may serve as the union representative. It is the duty of this
nurse to provide fair and equal representation to all members of the unit. The union president
and bargaining agent are most active during the collective bargaining phase or negotiating the
contract. The hospital administrator is responsible for adhering to the negotiated contract.