Overview of Trade Unions and Industrial Action

These flashcards cover key concepts and facts regarding trade unions, industrial action, and the roles they play in labor relations.

What does industrial action refer to in the context of trade unions?

Measures taken by the workforce or trade union to put pressure on management during an industrial dispute in favor of employees.

What is collective bargaining?

The process of negotiating terms of employment between an employer and a group of workers represented by a trade union.

What is the basis of trade union influence?

Power through solidarity, which is exercised through collective bargaining.

How does individual action differ from collective action in trade unions?

Individual action refers to actions taken by single employees, while collective action involves a group of workers acting together to exert greater influence.

What legal support do unions provide to employees?

Unions provide legal support to employees who claim unfair dismissal or poor working conditions.

How do unions put pressure on employers?

Unions pressure employers to ensure compliance with all legal requirements, such as health and safety regulations.

What is the policy of trade union recognition by employers?

It is a policy that allows for collective bargaining.