Industrial Relations

Question 1

Industrial relation

Answer 1

Is the term used to describe the relationship between the management and workers.

Question 2

Trade union

Answer 2

Is an organisation of workers set up to protect + improves their condition of employment.

Question 3

Functions of a trade union

Answer 3

Protect mangers jobs
Improve members working conditions
Represent workers in industrial disputes

Question 4

Name the 4 different type of trade union.

Answer 4

1. ) craft trade unions
2. ) Industrial trade union
3. ) general trade unions
4. ) whit collar trade unions

Question 5

Shop steward

Answer 5

Is a worker elected by fellow workers to represent a trade union in the work place

Question 6

Functions of a shop steward

Answer 6

Recruit new members
Organise the union
Represent the workers in talks of management

Question 7

Irish congress of trade unions

Answer 7

Is the trade of union that is a represented body for most trade unions in Ireland

Question 8

Role of ICTU

Answer 8

Negotiates wage agreements with gov. and employers on behalf of trade unions
Help resolve disputes between unions and employers
Help resolve union disputes

Question 9

Causes of common industrial disputes

Answer 9

Wages
Conditions
Redundancy policy

Question 10

Resolving disputes

Answer 10

Supervisors
Discuss the problem with the manager
Trade union enters the discussion with the manager