Labor Relations

Question 1

Taft-Hartley Amendment

Answer 1

Permitted presidential intervention to appoint board; POUS can overturn strike if threatens health or safety

Question 2

Wagner Act :NLRA

Answer 2

Allows employees to form unions to bargin

Question 3

extension of the NLRA

Answer 3

requires unions to give a 10 day notice of intent prior to strike

Question 4

Rules for becoming a Union Shop

Answer 4

own your own time not interfering with work, in a public place, employees show interest and sign authorization cards (30%)

Question 5

Management actions during union organization

Answer 5

Can: point out facts, compare wages and benefits with other union hospitals
Cannot: have 1to1 discussions regarding feelings or votes; terminate those who may be union leaders

Question 6

Union Elections

Answer 6

50% + 1 vote wins OF THE PEOPLE VOTING
if they loose, off limits for 12 mo
if wins, next step is contract

Question 7

Collective Bargaining Agreement Act

Answer 7

agreement negotiated between employer and union, terms of employment, may include: breaks, RN to PT ratio, working conditions

Question 8

Contract

Answer 8

voluntary act that defines responsibilities and liabilities; includes grievances (c/o not living up to their contract)

Question 9

Arbitration

Answer 9

“we agree to abide by a third party since we cannot come to agreement”