Q14 Síle is thinking about joining a trade union at her workplace. Outline two benefits to her of being a trade union member. 1.
2.
Q15 Outline the role of a shop steward.
Q16 Name a trade union based in Ireland and describe the workers that they represent.
Q17 Members of a trade union can vote to take industrial action. Match each type of industrial action to its description. Write the correct number under each letter.
Type of industrial action Description 1. Official strike
2. Work to rule 3. Go-slow 4. Token stoppage 5. Overtime ban A
A. Employees stop work for a short period, for example four hours, to disrupt the day.
B. Employees still come to work but carry out their duties at a much slower pace.
C. Employees refuse to work after a secret ballot and one week’s notice to the employer.
D. Employees refuse to do any overtime hours during busy periods.
E. Employees do only the tasks in their job description and refuse anything extra.
B C D E
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