Trade Unions

Question 1

Define Trade Unions

Answer 1

An organisation that protects the rights of workers, made up of a group of workers who negotiate with the employer on behalf of all other workers belonging to that trade union

Question 2

List the 8 worker’s rights

Answer 2

Work
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Work the maximum amount of time a day/week
Work in a clean + safe environment
Take leave - Annual, maternity, sick
Equality, no form of discrimination
Get paid fairly and on time
Belong to a trade union

Question 3

List the 5 duties of workers

Answer 3

Co-operate with employer + obey instructions
Be respectful, obedient, honest
Further the employers benefits and interests by not having personal agendas
Refrain from misconduct
Report unhealthy / unsafe conditions

Question 4

What are the 5 rights of trade unions

Answer 4

Right to recruit new members
Hold meetings within a workplace
Take approved industrial action to protect members (strikes)
Negotiate on behalf of workers
Ask about change in wages and conditions as well as any other issues

Question 5

What are the 6 advantages of trade unions

Answer 5

Workers not exploited
Favourable working conditions
Minimum wage
Working hours
Leave
Legal protection
Unfair dismissal

Question 6

What are the 3 biggest trade unions

Answer 6

Cosatu
SATAWU
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