Trade Unions and Labor Rights
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What is the primary role of trade unions?

  • To negotiate with the government on behalf of employers
  • To promote, protect and represent workers' rights and interests (correct)
  • To represent the interests of employers
  • To settle disputes between employees

    • What is one of the benefits of joining a trade union?

  • To have more control over the employer's decisions
  • To work independently without union involvement
  • To avoid paying union fees
  • To negotiate the best possible conditions of employment for workers (correct)

    • What is the role of the Labour Department in industrial relations?

  • To resolve disputes between employers and employees
  • To negotiate on behalf of trade unions
  • To act as a mediator between employees
  • To act as an intermediary between the employer and employee(s) by offering advice on labour laws and common practices (correct)

    • What happens to issues of vacation pay that are not resolved by the Labour Department?

    <p>They are sent to the Solicitor General's Office (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of collective bargaining?

    <p>To negotiate the best possible conditions of employment for workers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a trade union in Barbados?

    <p>Barbados Workers' Union (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Employment Rights Tribunal?

    <p>To resolve unfair dismissal cases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of workers joining together in a union?

    <p>They have a stronger voice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT)?

    <p>A trade union that represents only teachers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do trade unions settle complaints and grievances?

    <p>To settle complaints and grievances between employers and employees (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Role and Functions of Trade Unions

    • Trade unions represent the best interests of their members and bargain on their behalf, providing a stronger voice for workers.
    • The primary functions of trade unions are to promote, protect, and represent workers' rights and interests.
    • Trade unions settle complaints and grievances between employers and employees through negotiation, collective bargaining, and industrial action.

    Benefits of Joining a Trade Union

    • Trade unions negotiate the best possible conditions of employment for workers, including:
      • Wage and salary increases
      • Safety in the workplace
      • Promotion
    • All workers have the right to join a union.

    Types of Trade Unions

    • There are unions that represent different types of workers, such as:
      • Barbados Workers Union (BWU)
      • Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT)
      • Barbados Secondary Teachers Union (BSTU)
    • There are several trade unions in Barbados, including:
      • BEC – Barbados Employers’ Confederation
      • BUT – Barbados Union of Teachers
      • BSTU – Barbados Secondary Teachers’ Union
      • BWU – Barbados Workers’ Union
      • NUPW – National Union of Public Workers

    The Labour Department's Role

    • The Labour Department acts as an intermediary between employers and employees, offering advice on labour laws and common practices.
    • The Labour Department resolves issues related to vacation pay, and if unresolved, refers them to the Solicitor General’s Office.
    • The Labour Department also acts as a conciliator in cases of unfair dismissal, and if unresolved, refers them to the Employment Rights Tribunal.

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