GCSE CIE Economics past paper quiz - Trade Union

Which of the following is a characteristic of a trade union?

• a) A group of employers that work together to set wages and conditions.
• b) A group of workers that work together to improve their wages and working conditions.
• c) A group of government officials that regulate labour markets.
• d) A group of investors that pool their resources to make investments.

Which of the following is NOT a function of trade unions?

• a) Collective bargaining
• b) Lobbying the government
• c) Setting minimum wage rates
• d) Providing job training to workers

Which of the following is an example of a trade union action?

• a) A worker quitting their job
• b) A worker accepting a wage cut
• c) A worker participating in a strike
• d) A worker starting their own business

Which of the following is an advantage of trade unions?

• a) Increased competition among workers
• b) Increased job security
• c) Increased flexibility in the labour market
• d) Increased profits for employers

What is collective bargaining?

• a) A negotiation between a worker and an employer over wages and working conditions.
• b) A negotiation between a group of workers and an employer over wages and working conditions.
• c) A negotiation between a trade union and an employer over wages and working conditions.
• d) A negotiation between the government and an employer over wages and working conditions.

Which of the following is an example of a non-union worker benefit?

• a) Higher wages
• b) Job security
• c) Flexible working hours
• d) Legal representation in case of a dispute

What is the main purpose of a trade union?

• a) To protect the interests of employers
• b) To represent the interests of the government
• c) To represent the interests of workers
• d) To increase the profits of businesses

Which of the following is a benefit of trade unions for their members?

• a) Lower wages
• b) Fewer working hours
• c) Fewer holidays
• d) No job security

What is the main aim of a trade union?

• a) To reduce the number of workers in an industry
• b) To increase competition between businesses
• c) To represent the interests of workers
• d) To increase the profits of businesses

Which of the following is a way that trade unions can benefit workers?

• a) By reducing job security
• b) By reducing wages
• c) By improving working conditions
• d) By increasing working hours