Michigan Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT a right of employers related to union activities?

1. Hold mandatory employee information meetings

2. Foster a positive union environment

3. Take disciplinary action for union activities during work hours

4. Define collective bargaining and potential losses

The correct answer is: Foster a positive union environment

Fostering a positive union environment is not typically considered a right of employers when it comes to union activities. While employers are encouraged to maintain a respectful workplace, they do not have the explicit right to actively promote a positive environment for unionization, especially if it could interfere with the employees' rights to organize. In contrast, holding mandatory employee information meetings is a right because employers can share their views on unionization, as long as they do not coerce employees or violate labor laws. Taking disciplinary action for union activities during work hours may be permissible provided that the actions taken do not violate collective bargaining agreements or labor laws. Defining collective bargaining and discussing potential losses is also a fundamental part of an employer's rights in the union context, as they have the right to inform employees about the implications of union representation and collective bargaining. Thus, fostering a positive union environment does not align with the formal rights attributed to employers regarding union activities.