Trade Unions And Other Related Institutions - SS2 Economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is a trade union?
An organization formed by workers to protect their rights and interests in the workplace
An organization formed by employers to increase profits
An organization formed by the government to regulate the labour market
An organization formed by consumers to protect their rights
What is the main purpose of a trade union?
To negotiate better wages, benefits, working conditions, and other terms of employment on behalf of their members
To increase profits for employers
To reduce the number of employees in the workplace
To reduce the cost of labour for employers
(To negotiate better wages, benefits, working conditions, and other terms of employment on behalf of their members)
What is the role of labour laws and regulations?
To protect the rights of workers and regulate the labour market
To protect the rights of employers and regulate the labour market
To increase profits for employers
To reduce the cost of labour for employers
(To protect the rights of workers and regulate the labor market)
What is the role of government agencies in enforcing labour laws and regulations?
To ensure that employers comply with labour laws and regulations
To ensure that workers comply with labour laws and regulations
To increase profits for employers
To reduce the cost of labour for employers
(To ensure that employers comply with labor laws and regulations)
What is the role of NGOs in advocating for workers' rights?
To raise awareness of issues affecting workers and advocate for changes in laws and policies
To advocate for employers' rights
To reduce the number of employees in the workplace
To reduce the cost of labour for employers
(To raise awareness of issues affecting workers and advocate for changes in laws and policies)
Why are trade unions important institutions in many countries?
Trade unions give workers a voice and help to balance the power between employees and employers.
What do labour laws and regulations typically cover?
Labour laws and regulations typically cover areas such as minimum wage, maximum working hours, health and safety standards, and collective bargaining rights.
What do NGOs that advocate for workers' rights do?
NGOs that advocate for workers' rights work to raise awareness of issues, provide support to workers who have been affected, and advocate for changes in laws and policies to protect workers' rights.