TRADE UNIONS GRADE 8

Introduction

 

A trade union is an organisation made up of members (a membership-based organisation) and its membership must be made up mainly of workers.

One of a trade union's main aims is to protect and advance the interests of its members in the workplace.

Below is the link of the introductory video of trade unions

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEtEP3ThSvHN-9Flklwj_zA

Task

EMS TASK GRADE 8

TRADE UNIONS

 

Do an investigation on a trade union of your choice and answer the following questions. Your responses may be based on your findings and any other general information you found to be relevant:

  • Question: What is a trade union?(4)

 

  • Question: Write down the name of a union you have researched about, and the sector wherein that union operates. (2)

 

  • Question: Why do workers join trade unions? Mention two reasons: Question: Explain the impact of strikes and stay-aways on(6)
Process

BELOW IS THE link for the content
Lhttps://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/introduction-trade-unions

Evaluation

MEMORUNDUM AND MARKING CRITERIA

EMS TASK GRADE 8

TRADE UNIONS

Do an investigation on a trade union of your choice and answer the following questions. Your responses may be based on your findings and any other general information you found to be relevant:

  • Question: What is a trade union?
  •  (4 MARKS): ANSWER: A trade union is a group of workers that have joined forces to make sure that there is fairness in the workplace and that employees are paid correctly, and their working conditions are acceptable. They try to combat unfair employment practices as well as abuse and exploitation against workers. (Any relevant answer that is reasonable will be accepted)
  • Question: Write down the name of a union you have researched about, and the sector wherein that union operates.
  • (2 Marks) ANSWERS: SATAWU NEHAWU SADTU NAPTOSA
  • Question: Why do workers join trade unions? Mention two reasons: (6 Marks). ANSWERS:
    • For members to receive protection against unfair labour practices like poor working conditions, unacceptable rates of pay and exploitation and abuse.
    • To negotiate with employers to improve the working conditions of workers, like working hours, over-time, leave, etc.
    • To improve the standard of education and training of members so that workers can gain access to better paying jobs.
    • To improve the productivity of workers by ensuring that they get opportunities for training.
    • To represent workers in the collective bargaining processes.
    • To settle disagreements and grievances between employers and employees.
    • To provide professional and legal advice to employees by studying the labour laws.

      (Any two of the above answers, and/or any correct answers learners have provided)
  • Question: Explain the impact of strikes and stay-aways on:
    • The impact of strikes and stay-aways on Businesses (4 Marks): ANSWERS: Industrial action can reduce output of a business. Reduce the profits of businesses.
    • The impact of strikes and stay-aways on The South African Economy (2): ANSWERS: Create an image of instability in South Africa. Low productivity and economic growth Government generates less taxes (income)
    • The impact of strikes and stay-aways on Workers: ANSWERS: No work, no pay can be implemented with strikes. Reduced salaries/wages

 

 

Conclusion

In grade 8 that is all you need to know Abut trade unions.