Trade Unions (HSC SSCE Community and Family Studies): Flashcards
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What is a Trade Union?
What is a Trade Union?
A group of workers uniting to improve work conditions.
What does ACTU stand for?
What does ACTU stand for?
Australian Council of Trade Unions.
What is Industrial Action?
What is Industrial Action?
Activities by unions to demand better work conditions.
What do Trade Unions fight for?
What do Trade Unions fight for?
Worker's rights for fair treatment and proper pay.
What is the purpose of Trade Unions?
What is the purpose of Trade Unions?
To improve work conditions and protect worker rights.
What is Collective Bargaining?
What is Collective Bargaining?
Negotiating for higher pay and better conditions.
Name an industry-specific union.
Name an industry-specific union.
CFMEU in construction or AWU in agriculture.
How do Trade Unions impact wages?
How do Trade Unions impact wages?
They raise wages through agreements.
What is a strike?
What is a strike?
Stopping all work to demand better conditions.
What historical change did unions achieve?
What historical change did unions achieve?
The fight for an 8-hour workday.