Trade Unions
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What is the primary objective of a trade union?
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To protect the interests of workers
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To increase the profits of employers
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To promote competition in the market
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To reduce government regulations
The primary objective of a trade union is to represent and protect the interests of its members, which typically include workers in a particular industry or occupation.
What are the main functions of a trade union?
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To negotiate collective bargaining agreements
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To provide legal assistance to members
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To organize strikes and protests
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To manage pension funds
One of the main functions of a trade union is to negotiate collective bargaining agreements with employers on behalf of its members. These agreements typically cover wages, benefits, and working conditions.
What is a closed shop?
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A workplace where only union members are employed
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A workplace where all employees are required to join the union
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A workplace where union membership is optional
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A workplace where the union has no presence
A closed shop is a workplace where only union members are employed. This means that all employees must be members of the union in order to work at the company.
What is a right-to-work law?
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A law that prohibits employers from requiring union membership as a condition of employment
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A law that requires employers to recognize and bargain with unions
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A law that sets minimum wages and benefits for workers
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A law that provides unemployment benefits to workers who lose their jobs
A right-to-work law is a law that prohibits employers from requiring union membership as a condition of employment. This means that workers have the right to choose whether or not they want to join a union.
What is a strike?
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A temporary work stoppage by employees in order to achieve certain demands
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A permanent work stoppage by employees in order to achieve certain demands
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A work slowdown by employees in order to achieve certain demands
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A work stoppage by employers in order to achieve certain demands
A strike is a temporary work stoppage by employees in order to achieve certain demands, such as higher wages, better benefits, or improved working conditions.
What is a lockout?
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A temporary work stoppage by employers in order to achieve certain demands
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A permanent work stoppage by employers in order to achieve certain demands
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A work slowdown by employers in order to achieve certain demands
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A work stoppage by employees in order to achieve certain demands
A lockout is a temporary work stoppage by employers in order to achieve certain demands, such as lower wages, fewer benefits, or changes to working conditions.
What is a collective bargaining agreement?
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An agreement between an employer and a union that sets wages, benefits, and working conditions
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An agreement between two or more unions that sets wages, benefits, and working conditions
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An agreement between an employer and a government agency that sets wages, benefits, and working conditions
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An agreement between two or more government agencies that sets wages, benefits, and working conditions
A collective bargaining agreement is an agreement between an employer and a union that sets wages, benefits, and working conditions for a specific group of employees.
What is a grievance procedure?
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A process for resolving disputes between an employer and a union
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A process for resolving disputes between two or more unions
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A process for resolving disputes between an employer and a government agency
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A process for resolving disputes between two or more government agencies
A grievance procedure is a process for resolving disputes between an employer and a union. This process typically involves a series of steps, such as filing a grievance, holding a hearing, and issuing a decision.
What is a union steward?
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A union member who is elected to represent the union in the workplace
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A union member who is appointed by the union to represent the union in the workplace
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A union member who is hired by the employer to represent the union in the workplace
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A union member who is assigned by the government to represent the union in the workplace
A union steward is a union member who is elected to represent the union in the workplace. This person is responsible for representing the union's members in grievance procedures, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and organizing union activities.
What is a union dues?
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A fee that union members pay to the union in order to cover the costs of union activities
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A fee that union members pay to the employer in order to cover the costs of union activities
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A fee that union members pay to the government in order to cover the costs of union activities
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A fee that union members pay to a charity in order to cover the costs of union activities
Union dues are a fee that union members pay to the union in order to cover the costs of union activities, such as negotiating collective bargaining agreements, representing members in grievance procedures, and organizing union activities.
What is a union shop?
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A workplace where all employees are required to join the union
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A workplace where only union members are employed
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A workplace where union membership is optional
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A workplace where the union has no presence
A union shop is a workplace where all employees are required to join the union. This means that all employees must become members of the union within a certain period of time after being hired.
What is a yellow dog contract?
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A contract between an employer and an employee that prohibits the employee from joining a union
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A contract between an employer and a union that prohibits the union from organizing employees
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A contract between two or more unions that prohibits them from competing with each other
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A contract between an employer and a government agency that prohibits the government agency from interfering with the employer's business
A yellow dog contract is a contract between an employer and an employee that prohibits the employee from joining a union. These contracts were common in the United States in the early 20th century, but they are now illegal under federal law.
What is the National Labor Relations Act?
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A federal law that protects the right of workers to organize and bargain collectively
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A federal law that prohibits employers from interfering with the right of workers to organize and bargain collectively
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A federal law that establishes minimum wages and benefits for workers
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A federal law that provides unemployment benefits to workers who lose their jobs
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is a federal law that protects the right of workers to organize and bargain collectively. The NLRA also prohibits employers from interfering with the right of workers to organize and bargain collectively.
What is the Taft-Hartley Act?
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An amendment to the National Labor Relations Act that restricts the power of unions
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An amendment to the National Labor Relations Act that expands the power of unions
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An amendment to the National Labor Relations Act that establishes minimum wages and benefits for workers
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An amendment to the National Labor Relations Act that provides unemployment benefits to workers who lose their jobs
The Taft-Hartley Act is an amendment to the National Labor Relations Act that restricts the power of unions. The Taft-Hartley Act prohibits unions from engaging in certain activities, such as secondary boycotts and jurisdictional strikes.
What is the Landrum-Griffin Act?
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An amendment to the National Labor Relations Act that protects the rights of union members
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An amendment to the National Labor Relations Act that restricts the power of unions
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An amendment to the National Labor Relations Act that establishes minimum wages and benefits for workers
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An amendment to the National Labor Relations Act that provides unemployment benefits to workers who lose their jobs
The Landrum-Griffin Act is an amendment to the National Labor Relations Act that protects the rights of union members. The Landrum-Griffin Act requires unions to hold regular elections, disclose their financial information, and provide members with a bill of rights.