Pressure Groups And Trade Unions Flashcards
1
Q
What are the roles of pressure groups
A
Campaign for/against a particular cause
Represent a specific group
Raise awareness of a particular problem/subject.
2
Q
What are the roles of a trade union?
A
To represent employees
Campaign for employee rights
Organising and voting on industrial action
3
Q
The role of charities and volunteer groups
A
Take practical action to relieve a problem
Provide care or services to people
Campaigning or fundraising
4
Q
Give an example of a charity or fundraising group
A
RSPCA
Mind
Christian aid
5
Q
Give an example of a trade union
A
Unison
The PCS
The CWU
6
Q
Give an example of a pressure group
A
Stonewall, extinction rebellion, Leave EU.
