Shortining Of Working Hours Flashcards

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The role of trade unions

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Trade unions work for the workers and sought shorter hours for them

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What have trade unions won

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Paid annual holidays 
Paid sick leave
Paid maternity leave
Parental leave
Earlier retirement
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The attitude of factory owners

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They want bigger profits
They want to be competitive with rival companies
They fear that the parent company will close their factory And re open in East Asia. In East Asia the working week is longer and workers get paid less than in Ireland

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How many hours a week do pople work now a days q

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40 hours a week for 40 years

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