Teade Unions Flashcards
1
Q
What do trade unions do?
A
They act as a pressure group- influences government
Protecting its members E.g Working conditions Hours Redundancy Pay Discrimination Safety at work Holiday entitlement
2
Q
Benefits of union memberships
A
They have strength in numbers- this means more influence on employers than individuals
Give expert advice and support- they employ solicitors.. This means that they give advice about rights
They have the money to help pay for expensive court cases
Trained negotiators
3
Q
What are the main forms of industrial action
A
Strike- workers not working (all production may have to stop)
Overtime ban (workers only work hours in their contract)
Work to rule (workers only do what’s in their job description)
4
Q
Disadvantage of trade union
A
Employee must pay to be part of union
No guarantee of outcome
