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WorksheetsRole of transport trade associations
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
_________________ are associations of people who join together in their common interest to regulate the relations between employees and employers.
Industrial Agreements
Trade Unions
Craft Agreement
None of the above
The main function of trade unions is to obtain improved ___________ and working conditions for their members.
wages
surroundings
dress codes
none of the above
___________________ refer to the extent to which conflict or peace exists in an industry or between employers and employees.
Collective Bargaining
Bargaining Agreement
Impasse
Industrial Relations
When the union and management are unable to reach an agreement, they have reached an _______________________.
option
impasse
industrial agreement
strike
A strike is an example of _____________________________.
an industrial agreement
collective bargaining
industrial action
a lock out
1. Why should employees be allowed to vote by secret ballot when deciding whether to support unionization in the workplace?
(a) Protects the workers themselves.
(b) Protects the employers and the unions.
(c) Everyone’s vote is a secret.
(d) All of the above
What are the rights of unions in the workplace?
(a) Treat people unequal.
(b) Do personal stuff during work time.
(c) The right to access the workplace to talk to union members.
(d) The right to unfair dismissal of workers.
In what circumstances are trade unions more likely to be effective in wage negotiations for their members?
an economic boom
a recession
a period of decling productivity
a period of rising unemployment
3. In 2002 the trade union representing workers on the London Underground publictransport system called a strike. Which condition would make a strike least likely to besuccessful?
A. The demand has to be met at a certain time
B. The product or service is regarded as a necessity
C. The union represents a high percentage of the workforce.
D. There is a wide range of alternative services
5. What is least likely to be a function of a trade union?
A improving working conditions
B. reducing the cost of labour
C. representing members interests
D securing adequate pay for members
11. What is not a function of a trade union?
A to arrange promotion for its members
B to discuss members' working conditions
C to negotiate members'wages
D to represent members in dispute
12. What might a trade union usually be expected to do for its members?
A arrange childcare facilities for members'children
B ensure adequate promotion prospects exist
C. negotiate better working conditions
D provide medical insurance
15. A request by a trade union for a pay rise for its members
to be successful if
A. there is low inflation in the economy
B. there is high demand for toys production in the factory
C. there is a large pool of people willing to work in the toy factory
D. the productivity of the workers in the toy factory has fallen
Which of the answers below best describes a petition?
When people collect pictures to show their agreement or disagreement of a law or policy.
When people stand in lines shouting slogans and chants
When people collect signatures to show their agreement or disagreement of a law or policy.
All of the above
Which of the actions below best describe what people do when they want to change a law or policy?
dance, sing and party
paint pictures, play video games, eat food
march, sign petitions, strike, picket
All of the above
Which of the choice below best describe a trade union/labor union?
A group of people organized to protect their rights and interests on their jobs.
A group of people organized to protect their money.
A group of people organized to protect their talents.
