1. iGCSE Business Studies 2.2.4 Trade Unions

2. Learning Outcomes

3. Some Unions…… Who do they represent?

4. Task Read the Trade Unions Fact Sheet Why do people become members of a Trade Union? What types of activities are trade unions involved in?

5. Advertising

6. Lobbying

7. Negotiation (Collective Bargaining)

8. Representing

9. AND IF ALL THIS DOESN’T WORK????

10. Organising Industrial Action Go-Slow Action Days Strikes Work-to-Rule Withdrawal of good- will

12. Question…. Why may employers want to discourage their workers from joining a Trade Union?

13. Benefits of Trade Unions to Employers…. Negotiating with trade unions (ideally a single union) saves time and cost rather than dealing with all employees individually Unions are part of the communication process between the business and employees Employee morale and motivation may be improved if they know that their interests are being protected by a union The trade union can be a supportive partner in helping a business undergo significant change

14. Trade Union Trends…. Why??

15. Reasons for Trade Union Member decline Decline in employment in manufacturing (where union membership is traditionally strong) and an increase in employment in the service sector (e.g. retail) where unions are less well established Growth in the number of small firms which tend not to recognise (or need) trade unions Significant growth in flexible working (part-time, temporary, seasonal) – where employees see less need for union protection Improved employee involvement in the workplace – so less perceived need for collective bargaining