Trade Union

Question 1

Trade union definition:

Answer 1

Association of employees with the objective to protect the rights of workers.

Question 2

Advantages of the trade union (4)

Answer 2

1) Negotiate better wages and/or working conditions for its members
2) Give legal advice to its members in case of problems (e.g. dismissal)
3) Organise protests against firms in case of problems
4) Provides training to upgrade skills of workers

Question 3

Collective action (going on strike)

Answer 3

If firms refuse to negotiate or accept union proposals about wages or working conditions, the union can organise a demonstration. Objective –> force firms to accept proposal. If employees stop working –> firms lose money and profit