Trade Unions (Leaving Cert Business): Flashcards
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Trade unions
Trade unions
Orgs representing employees on pay, conditions & rights
Shop steward
Shop steward
Elected workplace union rep; links members & management
Collective bargaining
Collective bargaining
Union negotiates with employer on behalf of members
Trade union membership cost
Trade union membership cost
Monthly subscription fee
ICTU
ICTU
Umbrella body representing almost all Irish trade unions
SIPTU
SIPTU
Ireland's largest trade union
Union benefit: protect employment rights
Union benefit: protect employment rights
Defend members facing disciplinary action, ensure fair treatment
Union benefit for employers: bargaining
Union benefit for employers: bargaining
Negotiate with one body vs individuals, saves time & resources
ICTU function: govt policy
ICTU function: govt policy
Makes submissions to ministers on budget & labour legislation
Statutory sick pay in Ireland
Statutory sick pay in Ireland
Introduced 2023 (ICTU supported campaign)