Week 11 Collective Bargaining and Unionization (2 Questions)

Question 1

Collective Bargaining =

Answer 1

= negotiation of formal labor agreements and day to day interactions btw unions and management

• represents majority’s opinion

Question 2

Agency Shop =

Answer 2

= employees NOT required to join union

Question 3

Union Shop =

Answer 3

= employees MUST join union and pay dues

Question 4

Grievance =

Answer 4

= perception of part of union member that management has failed to meet terms of labor agreement - process of stating concerns

Question 5

Professionals =

Answer 5

= indiv. who have right to be represented by a union but cannot belong to a union that represents nonprofessionals

Question 6

Strike =

Answer 6

= concerted withholding of labor supply to bring about economic pressure on employers and cause them to grant employee demands (worsening pt outcomes!)

Question 7

Reasons why nurses want to join Unions

Answer 7

• increased power of individual
• increase input into organization decision making
• eliminate discrimination and favoritism
• social need to be accepted
• required by employer
• will improve pt outcomes and quality of care

Question 8

Reasons why nurses do NOT want to join Unions

Answer 8

• belief that unions promote welfare state (idea that we treat everyone same no matter what - not good if want to be recognized for merit)
• need to demonstrate individualism and promote social status
• belief that professionals should not unionize
• identification with managements viewpoint
• fear of employer reprisal
• fear of lost of income associated with strike or walkout