Employee representation Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are trade unions?
A
A group that supports and speaks on behalf of employees to improve their working conditions.
2
Q
What are some things trade unions do?
A
Negotiate reasonable hours of work
Help with job security
Pressure government to bring in legislation
3
Q
How do trade unions influence the decisions of the business?
A
Help staff resist change with strikes
Help against redundancies
Encourage hiring more staff
4
Q
What are advantages of employee representation?
A
Groups have a bigger influence and can be more forceful
Employees feel valued and listened to
5
Q
What are disadvantages of employee representation?
A
Strike action can get out of hand or turn violent
Industrial action leads to lost profits
