Trade Unions in the Labour Market
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Trade Unions in the Labour Market

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Trade unions are formed by employers to represent their interests at an industrial level.

False

Trade unions attempt to improve working conditions, real income, and job security of its workers through collective bargaining.

True

One of the roles of trade unions is to settle grievances between employees and employers.

True

The unitarist/traditional approach views organizations as characterized by many behaviors and interests.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Marxist/Radical perspective of trade unions is confrontational.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does wage differential refer to?

<p>Differences in wage rates due to the location of the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is compensating wage differentials positive?

<p>When the job is considered undesirable</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a compensating wage differential?

<p>Workers in the North Sea Oil industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

When are coal miners paid high wages according to compensating wage differentials?

<p>When their work is dangerous and can have health effects on the worker</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do wage differentials compare among employees?

<p>Employees with and without college degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

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