Workplace participants Flashcards
1
Q
List the workplace participants
A
Employees, trade unions, contractors, employers, employer associations, governments
2
Q
What do trade unions do?
A
Protect the interest of workers
3
Q
Why are contractors used?
A
Businesses outsource labour because it is less expensive and they hire more experienced people
4
Q
What are employer associations?
A
They band together to represent businesses and influence governments by giving their opinion on issues and lobbying. One example is the Australian Industry Group, covering over 60k businesses
5
Q
What do governments do in the workplace?
A
They set standards to protect both workers and employers
