The Changing Australian Labour Market (HSC SSCE Economics): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of the industrial relations system?
What is the main purpose of the industrial relations system?
Manage employer-employee relationships
What percentage of Australian workers belonged to unions in 2018?
What percentage of Australian workers belonged to unions in 2018?
15%
Which union type represents workers with specific skills regardless of where they work?
Which union type represents workers with specific skills regardless of where they work?
Occupational unions
When was the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) established?
When was the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) established?
1927
Which factor contributed to declining union membership?
Which factor contributed to declining union membership?
Shift to enterprise bargaining
What trade-off do unions face when negotiating wages?
What trade-off do unions face when negotiating wages?
Higher wages vs. lower employment
On average, how much higher are union member wages compared to non-union members?
On average, how much higher are union member wages compared to non-union members?
12% higher
How are employer associations generally less coordinated than unions?
How are employer associations generally less coordinated than unions?
Employers compete with each other
Which is NOT a key federal employer association in Australia?
Which is NOT a key federal employer association in Australia?
Australian Workers' Union
What is the union argument regarding minimum wage increases?
What is the union argument regarding minimum wage increases?
They boost consumer spending