For nurses to select a bargaining agent there must be an election. For an election to occur:
1. 30 percent of hospital staff nurses must sign an authorization card.
2. 70 percent of hospital staff nurses must show interest.
3. 50 percent of staff nurses and management nurses must vote.
4. 30 percent of staff nurses and 30 percent of part-time and full-time nurses must vote.
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Explanation: 1. In order for an election to occur, the union must demonstrate interest by 30 percent of hospital
staff nurses signing an authorization card. Nurses in management are not included in union
activities. There will be discussions on which nurses are eligible for union representation:
full-time/part-time/acute care/home health.
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