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Which of the following cannot be said to be a trade union in true sense?

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  1. Craft Union

  2. Industrial Union

  3. Company Union

  4. Federation

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Company Union cannot be said to be a trade union since trade union is established for the specific purpose of advancing and protecting the interests of its members or workers in their working relationship. Trade unions are voluntary associations which aim towards common goals.

Under which of the following situations may a union refuse to admit a person or expel a member?

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  1. Because of their current state of health.

  2. Because of misconduct.

  3. Because they do not feel that they are a suitable member.

  4. Because of their financial means.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Because of misconduct a union refuse to admit a person or expel a member. A union has the right to refuse to admit or expel a member if that person does not maintain a proper conduct.

What is/are the measure(s) that can be adopted to strengthen Trade Union in India?

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  1. Maintaining Unity

  2. Freedom from Political influence

  3. Welfare Activities for Workers

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
The measures that can be adopted to strengthen Trade Union in India are:a) Maintaining Unity
b) Freedom from Political influence
c) Welfare Activities for Workers
Trade union is established for the specific purpose of advancing and protecting the interests of its members or workers in their working relationship.

It is now high time for trade unions to assume the responsibility of inculcating in the workers, a sense of discipline and responsibility to perform their jobs satisfactorily. Which of the following justifies the statement?

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  1. Adequacy of funds

  2. Worker's education

  3. Welfare activities for workers

  4. Freedom from political influence

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is now high time for trade unions to assume the responsibility of inculcating in the workers, a sense of discipline and responsibility to perform their jobs satisfactorily- Worker's education justifies the statement.Trade union is established for the specific purpose of advancing and protecting the interests of its members or workers in their working relationship.

A person who has attained the age of 10 years can be a member of a registered trade union subject to any rules of the trade union.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A person who has attained the age of 10 years can be a member of a registered trade union subject to any rules of the trade union- this is a false statement. The minimum age required to be a member of trade union is 15 years. However for being a office bearer a person needs to be above 18 years of age.

What is meant by the term collective bargaining?

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  1. A process by which a union negotiates with suppliers for the provision of e.g. office furniture.

  2. A process by which a union negotiates with an employer on behalf of its members on matters concerning the terms and conditions of employment.

  3. A process by which a union recruits new members.

  4. A process by which a union meets with another union to discuss recruitment.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A process by which a union negotiates with an employer on behalf of its members on matters concerning the terms and conditions of employment. is termed as collective bargaining. Collective bargaining can be defined as the technique by which dispute as to conditions of employment is resolved by agreement rather than coercion.

____ is a process through which unsettled disputes of Trade Union could be got settled by an outside agency.

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  1. Mutual insurance

  2. Actuary

  3. Arbitration

  4. Political pressures

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Arbitration is a process through which unsettled disputes of Trade Union could be got settled by an outside agency. The unsettled disputes get settled in order to protect the interests of the members of the trade union by an appointed independent body through arbitration.

Which one is not a right of a recognized union?

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  1. A right of Check-off

  2. To use notice board on the premises of the undertaking

  3. To appear on behalf of the union on domestic inquiry

  4. Inspecting the undertaking

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A right of check-off is not a right of a recognized union. Check-off can be referred as the process of deduction of union dues from the pay-check of theemployer. Therefore, a right of check-off cannot be considered as a right of a recognized union.

On which of the following grounds, an office bearer or executive of the trade union be disqualified?
A. Has been convicted by the court of any offence involving moral turpitude
B. Has not attained the age of 18 years
C. Is not working with any establishment

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  1. A, B and C

  2. A & C

  3. B & C

  4. A & B

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

On the following grounds, an office bearer or executive of the trade union be disqualified:
A. Has been convicted by the court of any offence involving moral turpitude

B. Has not attained the age of 18 years
A person has to be 18 years of age for being a office bearer and he/she must not be convicted by the court of any offence.

Which of the following is not the reason of Trade Unions to demand for higher wages?

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  1. A higher rate of inflation

  2. An increase in business profits

  3. A fall in real wages of workers

  4. Business getting loss

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Business getting loss is not the reason of Trade Unions to demand for higher wages. Whereas, trade unions can demand for higher wages when there is a higher rate of inflation, an increase in business profits or a fall in real wages of workers. Trade unions are established to uphold the interests of the workers.