Hospital employees decided that they would support the union certified by the National Labor Relations Board and go out on strike. At what point in the unionization phase can striking occur?
a. Organizing phase
b. Recognition phase
c. Contract negotiation phase
d. Contract administration phase
ANS: C
Union representatives present the contract solutions to the members for a ratification vote to accept or reject the offer during the contract negotiation phase. The union makes most of the demands, whereas management defends itself against them and prepares for a strike. The threat of a strike strengthens the union negotiator's position.
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