Chapter 4: Trade unions Flashcards
What are the 3 largest Trade unions in South Africa
FEDUSA
NACTU
COSATU
What does the acronym COSATU stand for?
Congress of South African Trade Unions
What does the acronym SADTU stand for?
South African Demoratic Teachers Union
What does the acronym NUM stand for?
National Union of Mine workers
What does the acronym FEDUSA stand for?
Federation of Unions of South Africa
What does the acronym NACTU stand for?
National Council of Trade Unions
What does the acronym SATAWU stand for?
South African Transport and Allied Workers Union
Why are Trade Unions important within our economic context in South Africa?
Trade Unions play an important part in an important role by being responsible for ensuring that businesses invest sufficient capital in the development of Human capital (labour force) so that they have necessary resources to make a productive contribution to the economy of the country .
Which 4 essential services may not strike
THE South African Police Service (SAPS)
DOCTORS,NURSES and medical personnel of state hospitals
Members of Parliment (MPs)
The Fire department
Explain the concept of Freedom of Association in terms of trade unions
Workers have the right to join,be part of ,organise and support a Trade Union without fear of negative action by an employer
What does the term collective bargaining mean ?
When workers who are members of a Trade Union ,negociate as a group ,with their emplyer about pay ,leave ,and working conditions
If you become an entrepreneur and start your own businesses ,will you allow your employees to belong to a union ?
YES- L would allow my employees to join a Trade Union .We live a constitiunal democracy ,people must be allowed to exercise their rights . I believe it would be more advantages for both employer and worker to honest and open about labour issues
When was SADCTU formed ?
In 1955
Synonyms of a strike
Downing tools and work stoppage
When was COSATU formed ?
In 1985
When were the first democratic elections held in South Africa ?
IN 1994 ,where many trade Union leaders where elected to Parliment
What is a strike
It is the refusal to work by two or more employees as a result of common work related issues.
What is the difference between a protected strike and an unprotected strike ?
Protected strike : A strike is regarded as protected when the correct procedures are followed The strike is also regarded as legal
Unprotected strike is the opposite of a protect strike non of the correct procedures are followed and it is not considered legal
WHY DO EMPLOYEES JOIN A UNION?
give reason 1
REASON 1, JOB SECURITY: employees need a Trade Union to protect their rights from employers who might want to dismiss workers as when it suits them
WHY DO EMPLOYEES JOIN A UNION?
give reason 2
REASON 2: Certain industries exploit workers by expecting them to work in unsafe environments ,Trade Unions protect workers from abusive employers
WHY DO EMPLOYEES JOIN A UNION?
give reason 3
REASON 3: It is often difficult for one or a few workers to bring about changes in their work environment ,Trade Unions offer workers a strong voice and means to engage with employers.
WHY DO EMPLOYEES JOIN A UNION?
give reason 4
REASON 4: When a company restructures its workforce and retrenches workers,Trade Unions help workers to negotiate fairer retrenchment packages.
