Trade unions and employer organizations
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What is a trade union?
Answer
An organization of workers that collectively negotiates with employers over pay, conditions and rights.
💡 Hint
Workers negotiate collectively
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Union membership is ___ in many countries but still important ___
Answer
Declining; globally — especially in manufacturing and public sectors.
💡 Hint
Declining but important
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Two advantages of unions for employees?
Answer
Stronger bargaining power, better pay/conditions, legal protection, health/safety support.
💡 Hint
Power + pay + protection
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Link unions to motivation, communication, and ___
Answer
Organizational structure — unions affect how decisions are made and communicated.
💡 Hint
Structure
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Two impacts of unions on businesses?
Answer
Can increase labour costs and slow decisions, BUT can improve relations and reduce turnover.
💡 Hint
Costs + slow BUT relations + retention
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Single point of contact benefit?
Answer
Negotiating with one union is more efficient than dealing with individual employees separately.
💡 Hint
Efficiency in negotiation
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