3.5 - Trade Unions Flashcards
1
Q
What is a trade union?
A
Collective of workers who campaign for the improval/maintenance of industrial standards
2
Q
What do trade unions use to negotiate with employers?
A
Collective bargaining
3
Q
Which factors have contributed to recent union membership decline?
A
Legislation has weakened industrial action
Rise of flexible markets
De-industrialisation
Globalisation - Reduced bargaining power
4
Q
What do trade unions seek to protect?
A
Real living standards + wages
Employment rights (Unfair Dismissal)
Pension rights
5
Q
What do trade unions seek to promote?
A
Workplace training + education
Improved working conditions
Health + safety issues
Work-life balance
