exam 2: collective action Flashcards
what is collective bargaining
collective action taken by workers to secure better wages or working conditions
pros of collective bargaining
unions use power to negotiate wages, union hospitals get higher wages, employment protection, power in number
cons of collective bargaining
less work/dollar for companies, less productivity, less work performed, higher wages in union may lose business and have to lay off workers
what are nursing issues addressed with collective bargaining
Staffing - rules and ratio
Injury compensation
PTO, hourly wage, sick time
Employment protection, floating rules, reassignment
closed shop
vary state by state; if you work here you HAVE to join a union
open shop
not a requirement for union
right to work
no person can be denied the right to work bc of membership/non membership in a labor union
If NOT in right to work state and won’t join union = FIRED
what are the 4 steps in the process of unionization
- selection of bargaining agent
- certification to contract
- contract admin
- roles of nurse manager
grievance
formal complaint resolved by process ID’d in contract
formal complaint
when employer/employee not meeting contract
does the ANA support collective bargaining
yes
how long of a notice before strike can start
10 day notice required
what is a scab
someone in a union that bypasses a strike to still go to work
what are 2 things a nurse should keep in mind when accepting pt assignment
their limits and what to expect
pros with non-collective bargaining
more satisfied with job
no dues
not supporting something you don’t agree with
RN practice determined by RNs working there
