Industrial Action (Leaving Cert Business): Quizzes
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What is the primary aim of industrial action?
What is the primary aim of industrial action?
To make employers listen to demands
What does the Industrial Relations Act 1990 ensure about ballots?
What does the Industrial Relations Act 1990 ensure about ballots?
All ballots are conducted in secret
When does the Industrial Relations Act 1990 protect strikers from arrest?
When does the Industrial Relations Act 1990 protect strikers from arrest?
When they follow proper procedures
What may union members receive during an official strike?
What may union members receive during an official strike?
Strike pay from their trade union
What do workers do during a work to rule action?
What do workers do during a work to rule action?
Only tasks outlined in their contract
When can an overtime ban lead to significant losses?
When can an overtime ban lead to significant losses?
At peak times like Christmas for toy shops
How long do workers typically stop during a token stoppage?
How long do workers typically stop during a token stoppage?
A short period such as one day
What do employers lose as a consequence of strikes?
What do employers lose as a consequence of strikes?
Revenue and may lose business
What financial consequence do employees face during strikes?
What financial consequence do employees face during strikes?
They lose income
How do strikes affect government tax receipts?
How do strikes affect government tax receipts?
Government receives less taxes