chapter 18 - trade union Flashcards

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definition of:

trade union

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an organisation which aims to protect the interest of its workers and terms & conditions of employment

  • pay annual subscription fee
  • bargain and negotiate for better terms & conditions
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objectives of employees

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  • maximise wages/ salaries
  • work in a safe and healthy environment have good work terms and conditions
  • maximise non wage benefits
  • have job security
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objectives of employers

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  • maintain happy and well motivated employees
  • maximise profit
  • maximise sales
  • minimise costs
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types of trade union

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  • industrial unions (all skilled and unskilled workers)
  • craft unions (organise workers according to particular skills) aircraft mechanics
  • ‘white collar’ unions (recruit professional, salaried workers) teaching, banking
  • general unions (accept anyone regardless where they live, nature of work) have large membership of unskilled workers

*some professions don’t have trade unions; num of workers controlled due to high entry requirements

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role of trade unions

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  • protect interest of members
  • give legal advise when necessary
  • give support when they’re made redundant
  • bargain with employers for better terms and conditions
  • ensure safety and health secured
  • persuade gov to pass legislation in favour of workers (min wage rate, max working hours)
  • provide financial and legal support when dismissed unfairly
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definition of:

collective bargaining

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process of trade union representatives negotiating on behalf of their workers members with employer representatives for better pay and conditions; the larger the number, the better its bargaining position is

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claim for higher wages based on:

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  • cost of living - inflation
  • workers in comparable occupations get higher wages
  • increased profits of firm
  • increase in labour productivity
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definition of:

industrial actions

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refers to measures taken by trade union members as a result of major disagreements or disputes with their employers

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types of industrial actions

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  • sit-in
  • go-slow
  • strike
  • work-to-rule
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factors affecting strength of trade union?

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  • number of members

- degree of unity

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why is there an increase in the level of union membership?

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  • growth in manufacturing jobs (receive low pay in manufacturing industry)
  • widening wealth gap and higher costs of living
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why is there a decline in level of trade union?

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  • gov legislation reduces trade union influences
  • decline in manufacturing jobs
  • increase in num of self employment people
  • increase in num of small firms
  • growth in part time employment
  • increase in unemployment
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advantages of trade union membership

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  • channel of communication between employers and employees
  • negotiate for better terms and conditions
  • less conflict and develop improved industrial relations, increase in labour productivity
  • offer legal support and advise
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disadvantages of trade unions membership

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  • cost of production increases as firms pay higher wages, profit decreases
  • portrayed in media as negative role in economy, cause lost in productivity
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