A Hospital Refused to Purchase a Better Grade of Utility

question 15

Multiple Choice

A hospital refused to purchase a better grade of utility gloves, even after learning that the cheaper utility gloves are easily punctured during routine use. This unsafe situation led nurses to seek unionization. During the pre-election phase for unionization, which actions by union representatives are prohibited by the National Labor Relations Board? (select all that apply)

• A) Scheduling a meeting in the agency's cafeteria to determine employees' interest in unionization
• B) Distributing nondocumented information that female nurses receive lower annual performance evaluations than do male nurses
• C) Distributing information about the benefits of unionization and grievances in a public parking garage located across from the hospital
• D) Suggesting to workers the likelihood of job loss should the union not win the election
• E) Signing authorization cards for employees who are on leave

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