A nurse is discussing with his spouse the intent of the nurse?s collective bargaining representation?s intent to strike. The spouse works for a large automotive corporation that is unionized
The spouse is concerned about the length of time the nurse may lose as a result of a strike. The nurse informs the spouse: 1. ?Nurses can?t strike; it?s just a term on paper.?
2. ?The hospital can replace my position tomorrow if we decide to strike.?
3. ?The hospital has a 10-day notice before we go on strike.?
4. ?Not all nurses are included in the strike.?
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Explanation: 1. Striking is not commonly used by nurses. By law, a 10-day notice must be given to allow
hospitals the opportunity to prepare for striking nurses? absences. Employers have the right to
permanently replace striking employees.
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a. city hospitals have agreed on wage levels for nurses. b. demand for nurses in the city is similar to the rural area. c. state government has mandated wage scales for nurses. d. the cost of living in the city is similar to the rural area.