Role and Impact of Trade Unions in the Workplace

What is the primary concern of a trade union?

• To reduce the number of employees

• To promote competition among employees

• To increase company profits

• To ensure employees receive their rights

What can trade unions negotiate on behalf of employees?

• Stock market investments

• Company mergers

• Rates of pay

• Employee hobbies

Which of the following is a benefit of being a trade union member?

• Higher taxes

• Mandatory overtime

• Guidance and advice

• Free company shares

What is one of the roles of a trade union in promoting health and safety?

• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation

• Organizing company parties

• Offering personal loans

• Providing free gym memberships

What is a potential drawback of being in a trade union?

• Free training sessions

• Discounted travel tickets

• Mandatory participation in industrial action

• Access to exclusive job listings

Why might some employees choose not to join a trade union?

• Interest in more frequent job changes

• Fear of being seen as troublemakers

• Desire for higher union fees

• Preference for longer working hours

What is one way trade unions promote positive working relationships?

• By organizing social events

• By negotiating on behalf of employees

• By reducing employee salaries

• By increasing work hours

What is a responsibility of trade unions regarding employee leave?

• Reducing the number of leave days

• Providing free vacation packages

• Ensuring employees receive full entitlement for holidays

• Increasing workload during leave

What might a trade union do if there is a workplace accident?

• Ignore the incident

• Investigate the accident

• Cancel all future work

• Blame the employees

What is one reason employers might encourage union membership?

• To increase employee turnover

• To ensure employees are valued and respected

• To reduce employee benefits

• To limit employee training