A Hospital Is Seeking a 2

Multiple Choice

A hospital is seeking a 2.5% wage reduction for all nurses as part of a new balanced budget plan; however, the plan provides for raises for upper-level management. This plan resulted in a call for a union to protect the nurses. When the union representative arrives, what questions should the nurses ask? (select all that apply)

A) Will the dues be used to support charity care when clients are unable to pay?
B) How effective has the union been in representing nurses' best interest?
C) What percent of dues pays union personnel salaries?
D) Are dues used to promote research for terminally ill clients?
E) If arbitration is unsuccessful and a strike occurs, will nurses receive compensation during the strike?