Trade Unions: Aims, Objectives, and Methods

Flashcards covering the purposes, primary objectives, and specific methods utilized by trade unions to support their members.

Trade Union Core Purpose

To present the interest of its members and to protect and support the individual through collective strength.

Joint rule-making system

A system where members take place in decision making within the organization.

Social cohesion

The expression of unity and solidarity among trade union members.

Individual Development

The objective to develop individuals outside the immediate limits of their jobs and oversee their development by employers of the state.

Retrenchment

A situation that trade unions resist while striving to achieve full employment for their members.

Economic and social justice

Concept that trade unions strive to achieve for all members as a primary objective.

Collective bargaining

A mechanism and method used by trade unions to establish and maintain effective negotiations for wages and employment terms.

Workplace democracy

The aim of introducing democratic principles and participation into the working environment.

Legal assistance

Support provided to members by trade unions in the form of legal help.

Grievances

Worker complaints that are brought to the attention of management by the trade union.

Physical working environment

One of the aims of a trade union is to improve this aspect of the workplace.

Government legislation

Trade unions ensure that these laws are strictly enforced in the workplace.

Courts or legal action

One of the ten methods used by trade unions to achieve their specific aims.

Collective action

A group method used by trade unions to achieve their stated objectives.

Benefit fund

An established fund created by trade unions as a method to support members' welfare.

Strikes

A specific method used by trade unions as a form of collective action to achieve their aims.

Closed shop principles or agreement

Agreement or principles used as a method by trade unions to ensure membership and achieve aims.

Grievance, disciplinary and appeal procedures

Established systems used as a method to handle internal and external conflicts and disputes.

Affiliation and representation

A method linking trade unions to national or international bodies.