WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In a ____, a trade union calls on its members to stop work in order to pressure employers to meet their demands for higher wages or improved factory safety.
A
revolt
B
plebiscite
C
strike
D
pogrom
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a strike, a group of workers agree to stop working to protest against something they think is unfair where they work. Labors withhold their services in order to pressurize their employment or government to meet their demands.

Detailed explanation-2: -If a union is formally recognised by an employer, it can negotiate with the employer over terms and conditions. This is known as ‘collective bargaining’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thus, the role of trade unions is to fight against the poverty of workers, exploitation and the violation of their basic human dignity and to promote social justice in the global economy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Signing the Agreement However, if the negotiating parties fail to reach an agreement, the union files a notice for an industrial action that can take the form of a strike or a go-slow. During such a deadlock, government representatives may help the parties to settle their disagreement.

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