trade unions Flashcards
define trade unions
A trade union is an organisation which aims to
protect the interests of its worker
what are some of the things that the employees may want
- maximise profits
- minimise costs
- maximise sales
what are the things that the employee may want to do
- maximise wages
- work is in a safe and healthy environment
- job security
what are the different types of trade unions
carts unions, industrial unions, white collar unions, general unions
Describe craft unions
these sr etc oldest type of test union and were originally formed to organise workers according to their particular skill
describe industrial unions
these trade unions represent all workers in the industry, irrespective of their skills and type of work done
describe white collar unions
these labour unions recruit professional, administrative and clerical strand and other non manual workers. They are common ins teaching or banking
describe general unions
these trade unions are usually prepared to accept anyone, regardless of the place they work, the nature of their work or industrial qualifications. they tend to have a very large membership of unskilled workers
what are the roles of trade unions
- bargaining with employers for pay rises and better terms and conditions
- ensuring equipment at work is safe to use
- ensuring members are epicentre legal advice when necessary
define collective bargaining
Collective bargaining is the process of trade union representatives negotiating on behalf of their worker members with employer representatives for better
pay and conditions.
define industrial action
Industrial action refers to measures taken by trade union members as a result of major disagreements or disputes with their employers
what are the types of industrial action
strike, work to rule, go slow, sit in
define strike
trade unions members refusing to work
what is the impact on employers of strike
output of goods and services ceases creating an instant and negative impact on the firm
define work to rule
Trade union members work to fulfil the minimum requirements of their job, literally, and do not go beyond what is written in their
employment contracts
what is the impact on workers of work to rule
Bus drivers and teachers are meeting their contractual responsibilities and therefore
cannot be disciplined
define go slow
trade union members complete their work very slowly
what is the impact of go slow to employers
productivity and efficiency fall
what is the impact of go slow on workers
morale may drop as a result of low targets and productivity
define sit in
Trade union members turn up to
work and occupy the premises
but do not undertake their
normal work
what is the impact on employers of sit in
Production of goods and services
ceases temporarily and this has
an immediate impact on the fi rm
what is the impact on the workers of sit in
a loss of wages and if sustained falling standards of living
what is the impact on workers of strike
workers do not get paid when they do not work
what is the impact on employers of work to rule
Bus drivers drive extremely
slowly and stop at every bus stop
regardless of whether there are
any passengers who wish to
get on or off.
