Industrial action Flashcards
What is industrial action?
Industrial action takes place when the relationship between employees and employers breaks down
Describe strike
When employees withdraw from labour
Describe picketing
When employees stand outside the business and try to persuade others not to enter the building
Describe work to rule
Only completing the jobs/tasks that are in your contract of employment
Describe sit in
When an employee goes to work and occupies their usual workspace but refuses to do any work
Describe go slow
When an employee performs their normal duties but at a slower pace
Describe overtime ban
When an employee refuses to work any additional hours
Describe boycott
When an employee refuses to use a piece of equipment as the fear it does not meet health and safety requirments
Describe demonstration
When a group of employees get together and try to raise attention to an issue they have wit their employer
Describe the impact of industrial action on the employee
no pay whilst on strike
may result in redundancies
business will and employees will lose their jobsDes
Describe the impact of industrial action on an employer
Slow or stopped production
Customers are lost to competitors
poor image to customers and potential employees
will struggle to attract staff in the future
Describe how to promote good relationships
Having an open door policy
using quality circles
consulting with employees
involving employees in decision making
