Trade Unions Flashcards
What is a trade union?
A group of workers working for the same trade who wish to increase pay and/or maintain their rights>
Why do workers join trade unions? Mention TWO reasons.
To represent workers in the collective bargaining processes.
To settle disagreements and grievances between employers and employees.
What trade union caused major strikes in the 20th century, eventually resulting in reduced power of trade unions?
Miners Union
What is the ONE thing persons may have to do if they want to be part of a trade union?
Pay a subscription fee.
What is the ONE reason people may not want to join a trade union?
Because they are already getting a good wage their rights are not being infringed and do not want to pay to part of a trade union.
Is an employer allowed to make someone redundant if they join a trade union?
No
What impact can trade unions have on the economy?
Large riots and protests can cause jobs to be left unattended, leading to a decrease in the economy.
Why would a trade union worker turn to their union?
If they felt they were being treated unfairly.
True or False: It is a law to join a trade union?
False, it is not a law to join a trade union.
General Union
Usually accepts anyone into membership regardless of the place, nature of work or industrial qualifications.
Craft Unions
Originally formed to organise workers according to their particular skill. Restricts membership to only those with particular skill.
Industrial Union
Represents all workers in their industry, irrespective of their skills or type of work done.
White-collar Union
Recruits professional, administrative and clerical staff and other non-manual workers.
Strike
When workers refuse to work and will often protest, or picket, outside their place of work to stop deliveries and non-unionised workers entering the firm.
