Trade unions：練習題

In which sector is trade union membership and influence generally higher in many economies?

What is a potential disadvantage of trade union activity for the economy as a whole?

Which of the following describes a situation where trade union activity could lead to an increase in the productivity of a firm?

What is most likely to increase the bargaining power of a trade union during negotiations with an employer?

How might a trade union influence government policy according to the syllabus?

Define the term collective bargaining in the context of trade unions.

Explain two factors that are likely to increase the bargaining strength of a trade union during wage negotiations with a firm.

Identify two roles of a trade union in an economy, other than negotiating for higher wages.

Trade unions are organizations that represent the interests of workers in many different industries.

(a) Identify two reasons why a worker might choose to join a trade union.
(b) Explain how a trade union might influence government policy on the national minimum wage.

Trade unions play a significant role in many economies by representing the interests of workers. Consider a scenario where a large trade union in the manufacturing sector is negotiating a new contract with several major firms.

(a) Define a trade union.
(b) Identify two non-wage factors that a trade union might negotiate for during collective bargaining.
(c) Explain how a trade union might be able to increase the wages of its members without causing a decrease in employment levels.