Trade Unions

Question 1

What is a Trade Union?

Answer 1

Groups of workers that are able to negotiate with their employers using the process of collective bargaining.

Question 2

Name things a trade Union could negotiate on.

Answer 2

Salaries, working hours, working conditions.

Question 3

What was the first trade Union called?

Answer 3

The Guilds

Question 4

What is freedom of association?

Answer 4

This means employees may join a Union of their choice.

Question 5

What are these following trade unions names in full:

1. COSATU
2. SACA
3. SADTU
4. FEDUSA
5. AMCU
6. NACTU
7. POPCRU
8. SARPA
9. NUM
10. SATAWU

Answer 5

1. Congress of South African trade unions
2. South African cricket association
3. South African democratic teachers Union
4. Federation of unions of South Africa
5. Association of mine workers and construction Union
6. National council of trade unions
7. Police and prisons civil rights Union
8. South African rugby players association
9. National Union of mine workers
10. South African transport and allied workers Union