The union that wins a representative election has which of the following duties and rights?
1. The duty to represent only union members in the bargaining unit.
2. The right to forbid management from unilaterally changing employment conditions for employees
outside the bargaining unit.
3. The right to jointly negotiate expanded bargaining units with the employer after the election.
4. The right to be the bargaining agent for a group of employees.
Question 2You are a new nurse manager at a hospital that has union representation. Which of the following would be your role? Select all that apply.
1. Actively helping to administer any grievance procedures.
2. Participating in issues related to disciplining employees.
3. Adhering to negotiated working hours.
4. Formulating and presenting proposed wage increases to administrators.
Question 3A nurse was required to work an additional weekend. The nurse feels he has been treated unfairly. According to the contract, the first action of a grievance is to:
1. Send a written request to the supervisor.
2. Meet formally with the nursing director.
3. Meet informally with the supervisor.
4. Meet formally with the bargaining agent.