Trade Unions

• Trade unions are organizations formed to represent and protect the rights and interests of workers
• What is the primary role of trade unions in the labor market?

  Advocating for workers
• Trade unions promote job security by advocating for fair employment practices
• Trade unions influence wages through collective bargaining
• What are two benefits employers gain from unionized workplaces?

  Improved morale and reduced turnover
• Trade unions improve working conditions such as safety standards and work hours.


  True
• How do trade unions reduce wage inequality?

  Advocating for fair pay
• Union workers often experience higher wages and better wage growth
• Trade unions ensure workers receive adequate breaks and rest periods.
• What are some benefits trade unions secure for workers?

  Safe working conditions
• Trade unions improve wages and benefits through collective bargaining.


  True
• Increased labor costs are a negative effect of trade unions
• What is the conclusion about the balance between trade unions and employers?

  Costs outweigh benefits
• Industry unions have greater bargaining power than enterprise unions.


  True
• The structure of trade unions influences their ability to impact the labor market
• What are trade unions formed to do?

  Protect workers' rights
• Trade unions historically played a significant role during the Industrial Revolution

  True
• Match the main function of trade unions with its description:

  Negotiating wages and benefits ↔️ Securing fair compensation

  Improving working conditions ↔️ Ensuring safety and fair hours

  Promoting job security ↔️ Advocating for fair practices
• How do trade unions influence wages?

  Collective bargaining
• Steps in trade union negotiation for better working conditions:

  1️⃣ Collective bargaining with employers

  2️⃣ Advocating for safe environments

  3️⃣ Ensuring adequate breaks

  4️⃣ Securing fair work hours

  5️⃣ Providing health and safety training
• Trade unions negotiate wages and benefits with employers on behalf of workers
• Trade unions promote job security and advocate for fair employment practices
• Trade unions increase wages by leveraging their bargaining power
• Wage increases exceeding productivity gains may hinder economic growth.


  True
• What is the primary method trade unions use to influence wages?

  Collective bargaining
• Employers benefit from unionized workplaces through reduced turnover and improved morale.


  True
• Trade unions enhance worker protection and rights
• How do trade unions prevent discrimination and harassment?

  Advocating for fair treatment
• Higher labor costs may lead to potential job losses in unionized workplaces.


  True
• Enterprise unions are formed within a single company or workplace
• What is the primary focus of national unions?

  Nationwide labor laws