In which situation would the traditional type of collective bargaining (union) help nurses attain their goals?
a. Management has agreed to no nursing layoffs for one year after reorganization.
b. Nursing has received a 4% salary increase this year and next year.
c. Nurses have identified workplace safety issues and health hazards.
d. Management has arranged for nurse prac-titioners to have admitting privileges.
C
A conflict regarding safety between administration and nursing is a situation that could benefit from a nurses' union. Many nurses support collective bargaining in the workplace as a way to control their practice by redistributing power within the health care organization. Salary increases, no nursing layoffs, and nurse practitioners having admitting privileges typically do not represent conflict.
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