Section 14 - Employer-Union Relations

Question 1

In the 1970s there was an increase in the number of what?

Answer 1

Increase in the number of union members in the public sector

Question 2

These union members promoted what? (2)

Answer 2

1. Greater equality among workers
2. Fairer distribution of wealth

Question 3

Why were strikes of public sector workers common?

Answer 3

Workers had inferior working conditions than the private sector

Question 4

They formed what? Explain?

Answer 4

Common fronts: Multiple unions teaming up making all similar demands and often going on strike at the same time