Industrial Relations Act 1990 (Leaving Cert Business): Quizzes
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What is the Industrial Relations Act 1990's primary role in Ireland?
What is the Industrial Relations Act 1990's primary role in Ireland?
Governing trade disputes & industrial action
What must trade unions conduct before official industrial action can commence?
What must trade unions conduct before official industrial action can commence?
A secret ballot of their members
How much advance notice must unions give employers before official industrial action?
How much advance notice must unions give employers before official industrial action?
One week's notice
What happens to workers who participate in unofficial disputes?
What happens to workers who participate in unofficial disputes?
No legal protection & no strike pay
Where is primary picketing legally permitted?
Where is primary picketing legally permitted?
At worker's own place of employment
When is secondary picketing lawful?
When is secondary picketing lawful?
If 2nd employer is frustrating their action
When do trade unions have immunity from prosecution for damages caused by strikes?
When do trade unions have immunity from prosecution for damages caused by strikes?
During official strikes with proper procedure
What does a work to rule action involve?
What does a work to rule action involve?
Working strictly according to contracts only
Are workers entitled to pay during a 'go slow' action?
Are workers entitled to pay during a 'go slow' action?
Yes, they remain entitled to regular pay
Why are token stoppages common among essential service workers like nurses?
Why are token stoppages common among essential service workers like nurses?
A complete strike would risk public safety