Which action by hospitals in the 1940s began the journey to collective bargaining for nurses? (Select all that apply.)
a. Allowed nurses to work 40-hour work weeks
b. Compensated nurses for overtime
c. Scheduled nurses to work 50- to 60-hour work weeks
d. Subjected nurse to arbitrary schedules
e. Did not offer sick or personal time
C, D, E
During the 1940s, nurses working in hospitals were subjected to arbitrary schedules, did not have sick or personal time, and were scheduled to work 50- to 60-hour work weeks.
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