BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

INDUSTRIAL RELATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which of these areas would a union representative not normally represent employee interests as part of a union?
A
Benefit packages
B
Personal car expenses
C
Salary or wages
D
Maternity leave
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They divide bargaining subjects into three categories: mandatory, permissive, and illegal. Mandatory subjects, broadly speaking, relate to wages, hours, pensions, healthcare and working conditions. Employers cannot refuse to bargain over these subjects, and negotiations may continue to the point of mediation or strike.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nonunion employee representation can be defined as employees’ participation in decision-making within firms through representative agencies. This form of representation plays an important role in corporate governance in many West European countries (Rogers and Streeck 1995).

Detailed explanation-3: -In Malaysia, public workers do not have collective bargaining rights and they can only discuss with its employer on matters concerning conditions of work through the Joint National Council and the Joint Agency Council34.

Detailed explanation-4: -Trade unions: negotiate agreements with employers on pay and conditions. discuss major changes to the workplace such as large scale redundancy. discuss members’ concerns with employers.

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