Employee Representation

Question 1

Work councils

Answer 1

Committees made up of employer and employee representatives that meet regularly to discuss general work issues

Question 2

Trade unions

Answer 2

Act on behalf of a group of employees when negotiating aspects such as pay and working conditions

Question 3

Trade unions take action in workplace

Answer 3

Negotiate with employers for better pay / holidays etc

Question 4

Trade unions take action at a national level

Answer 4

Put pressure on Gov to bring in legislation such as minimum wage in 1998

Question 5

Trade unions take action in party politics

Answer 5

Donate money to political parties (such as Labour) that they feel represents their interests

Question 6

+ of employee representation

Answer 6

Effective

Helpful for management

Give management a direct insight into employees needs

Question 7

• of employee representation

Answer 7

Industrial action

Overrule demands of the individual

Can undermine trust between employer and employee