Ch 7 (C) - trade unions

Question 1

Def of a trade union

Answer 1

group of employees who have joined together to ensure their
interests are protected

Question 2

Benefits of trade union to worker

state 4

Answer 2

Improved pay

Improved conditions of employment

Improved working conditions

Advice if dismissed (unfairly
or made redundant)

Advice if unfairly treated

Improved communications between employees and management

Possible influence on government decisions

Question 3

Disadv of being in a trade union

Answer 3

» It costs money to be a member.
» Workers may be required to take industrial action even if they don’t agree.

Question 4

Adv of trade union to employer

Answer 4

» They can help improve communications between workers and management.

» More convenient negotiation - only negotiating with one person not many individuals

Question 5

Disadv of trade union to employer

Answer 5

Increased business costs - higher wage rates, etc

Loss of output - if they strike and decide not to work