Trade Unions

Question 1

What is a trade union?

Answer 1

An organisation that negotiates with buisnesses on behalf of their employess

Question 2

What is freedom of association?

Answer 2

is a right which states that employees may join a union of their choice and socialize freely with others

Question 3

COSATU

Answer 3

Congress Of South African Trade Unions

Question 4

FEDUSA

Answer 4

Federation Of Unions Of South Africa

Question 5

NACTU

Answer 5

National Council Of Trade Unions

Question 6

SADTU

Answer 6

South African Teachers Union

Question 7

AMCU

Answer 7

Association Of Mine Workers And Construction Union

Question 8

POPCRU

Answer 8

Police and Prisions Civil Rights Union

Question 9

SARPA

Answer 9

South African Rugby Players

Question 10

NUM

Answer 10

National Union Of Mineworkers

Question 11

SATAWU

Answer 11

South African Transport And Allied Workers Union

Question 12

What is the aim of trade unions?

Answer 12

to represent members in a trade union during collective bargaining

Question 13

Responsibilities of trade unions

Answer 13

To represent members in negotiations with employers regarding salaries, pension, safe environments, working hours and job security

Question 14

Responsibility of TU 2.)

Answer 14

To represent members during disciplinary procedures such grievances, disciplinary actions or in Labour Court

Question 15

Responsibility of TU 3.)

Answer 15

to give members advice on labour relation matters such as restructuring of the workplace and possible retrenchments

Question 16

Rights of TU 1.)

Answer 16

right to consult with employees within the workplace