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Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining
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1
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What is a Trade Union as described in the document?
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An organised association of workers from a particular trade or profession formed to protect rights and interests.
2
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What is the primary purpose of trade unions according to the text?
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To protect and promote the interests of workers through collective bargaining.
3
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Who forms a trade union according to the material?
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Workers from a specific trade or profession.
4
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What similarities do trade unions share with student councils at school level?
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Both are organised groups formed to represent members’ interests.
5
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What type of actions do trade unions undertake with employers?
Answer
Collective bargaining and negotiation.
6
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What are some potential positive impacts of trade unions on businesses?
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They form mechanisms to resolve conflicts in the workplace.
7
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Name a potential negative impact of trade unions on businesses listed in the document.
Answer
Violent strike actions create instability in South Africa.
8
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What happens to assets of a business during protest actions, as mentioned?
Answer
Assets can be damaged during protest actions (Xenophobia).
9
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What is one potential effect on employment mentioned in negative impacts?
Answer
More jobs being lost in businesses close down.
10
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Which countries are implied to experience violent strikes affecting investments?
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South Africa
11
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What is the expected outcome of successful collective bargaining?
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Protection and promotion of workers’ interests.
12
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What type of organization is a trade union?
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An association of workers with common interests.
13
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How does a trade union relate to workplace negotiations?
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It negotiates on behalf of workers with employers.
14
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What is the role of a trade union in wages and working conditions?
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To advocate for fair wages and safe conditions.
15
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What is a key characteristic of the unions described in the chapter title?
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They are organizations formed by workers.
16
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Why might trade unions be formed according to the material?
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To protect and promote the interests of workers.
17
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What is the relationship between trade unions and organized labor movements?
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Trade unions are a form of organized labor focused on members’ rights.
18
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How do trade unions typically achieve their goals?
Answer
Through collective bargaining with employers.
19
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What does the document suggest about the scope of trade unions?
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They involve workers from a particular trade or profession.
20
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In the context of this material, what is collective bargaining?
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Negotiation on behalf of all union members by the union.
21
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What is the main evidence of a union’s activity in the workplace?
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Negotiations with employers to set terms.
22
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What can be a broader societal implication of trade unions?
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They can influence standards of living and wealth distribution.
23
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Which term describes the level at which trade unions operate according to the text?
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School level (Student Council) analogy used.
24
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What is the relationship between trade unions and wages?
Answer
Unions negotiate for better wages for members.
25
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What is one potential risk of unions for businesses?
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Strike actions can disrupt operations.
26
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What is a notable outcome if businesses close down due to union actions?
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Job losses for workers.
27
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What does xenophobia have to do with protests according to the document?
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Protest actions can involve xenophobic elements affecting outcomes.
28
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What symbol or image appears to support the union concepts on the page?
Answer
Logos/stamps of various unions.
29
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What might be an educational use of learning about trade unions from this document?
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Understanding organization, collective action, and labor rights.
30
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What is the significance of ‘collective bargaining’ in a union context?
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It is the formal process for negotiating terms for workers.