Exam 22: Collective Bargaining

Define grievance proceeding, and outline the three important steps of this process.

Define collective bargaining.

In 1975, it was recognized that nurses did not have a national voice to speak on behalf of nurses. What collective action occurred to give nurses and the profession of nursing a voice?

Which of the following are types of collective actions in nursing that have taken place historically?

The nurse has gone to her nursing union to complain about the working conditions at her hospital. The nurse complains of long shifts without breaks due to a shortage of staff. The complaint this nurse has made is an important step in protecting her rights as a worker and ensuring client safety. What is the name of the complaint process that can occur between the union member and management?

Which province was the first to form a nurses union in Canada?

Which of the following is a formal group that presents to management workers' desires in the context of labour legislation?