trade union

Question 1

who was trotted badly during the eighteenth and half of the nineteenth centuries

Answer 1

workers, more so women and black people were treated unfairly or discriminated against in the workplace.

Question 2

what is a trade union

Answer 2

A trade union is an organization formed by workers from related fields
that work for the common interest of its members.

Question 3

HISTORY SUMMARISED

what is the purpose of trade unions.
what did unions negotiate and fight for

Answer 3

union negotiated and fought for:

1. Fair pay
2. Equal pay for equal work.
3. An end to discrimination based on gender, skin colour, religion etc.
4. Safe working environment.
5. Fair work hours.
6. Benefits such as medical aid, pension etc.

Question 4

HISTORY SUMMARISED

who were early trade unions in SA for

Answer 4

Early trade unions in South Africa were for whites

Question 5

HISTORY SUMMARISED

what was the name of the earliest trade union for black workers

Answer 5

The earliest trade union to organize black workers was the Industrial Workers of Africa

which later became the Industrial and Commercial Union (ICU).

Question 6

HISTORY SUMMARISED

A)when was the IWA formed

B) who did it support

C)how long did it last

Answer 6

A) This union was founded in 1919 before Apartheid

B) it fought for black workers’ rights including women.

C) It lasted for 30 years.

Question 7

HISTORY SUMMARISED

what did trade unions prove to be

Answer 7

•Trade unions proved to be instrumental in the fight against Apartheid.