The Nursing Staff at a Hospital Is Upset Regarding Nurse-Client

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nursing staff at a hospital is upset regarding nurse-client ratios. One of the nurses says, "Our contract is not being honored. I think we need to tear it up and strike, starting tomorrow." Which response by the union representative is most appropriate?

• A) "We can't strike until we have given administration 10 days' notice of our desire to change the contract."
• B) "The FMCS (Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service) has to have 30 days' notice of our intent to strike."
• C) "I have to let the medical chief of staff know we are going to strike at least 30 days before it happens."
• D) "I have to meet with the Board of Directors and tell them 24 hours in advance."

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