Trade Unions (Quick Revision) Flashcards
1
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Define: Trade Unions
A
Trade unions are organisation of employees formed to represent their interests.
2
Q
State four factors that might determine union power.
A
- Legal rights
- Skill of negotiators
- Number of members
- Availability of labour
3
Q
State four factors that might determine union membership.
A
- Legal protection
- Past success
- Ease of organising union activities
- Management attitude
4
Q
State two reasons for not joining a union.
A
- Membership fees
* May not agree with its actions
5
Q
State three services that a union might offer its members.
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- Bargaining power
- Legal advice
- Finance
6
Q
What is the Examiner’s note for Trade Unions?
A
Trade unions have decreased in influence in recent years, but with millions of members they remain a significant force in the workplace.
7
Q
What is the Evaluation point for Trade Unions?
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Managers are more likely to meet with union officials if the union has
- Many members
- Strong legal protection
And if;
• Cooperation has proved beneficial in the past
