20 Analyse the disadvantages to an employee, being a part of trade union. [6]

[Sir Afzal Shad]

Q20 Analyse the disadvantages to an employee, being a part of trade union. [6]

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Possible Structure
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[Syed Mustafa Ali]

[KN] Decrease in their bargaining power
[AN] In a trade union, collective negotiations may overlook individual needs.
[AN+] While strengthening the group's position, the resulting agreement might not align with each member's unique circumstances or preferences, potentially reducing individual bargaining power.

[KN] Disruption at work and strikes
[AN] Trade unions may use strikes as a bargaining tactic, pressuring employers but risking lost wages for individual employees.
[AN+] Differing opinions on strikes can create tensions and impact workplace relationships.

[Hadia Zia]

[KN] May be pressured to be involved in the action.
[AN] Even if the employee disagree with the moto he still will be forced to join the other members as he is a part too.
[AN+] Thus this may rise stress levels and final pay may get reduce too, as the employee was a part.


[KN] Ones individual need may not be fulfilled/ Lack of flexibility.
[AN] Since the union represents on behalf of all the member hence can result in ignorance of unique need of each employee and so decreasing motivation to work.
[AN+] Thus this can lead to feeling of dissatisfaction hence decreasing the productivity too.

[Shaliza khawaja]

(kn) pressure to take actions
(an) workers might not approve of some certain task but due to being part of being in the trade union they have to be
(an+) and if they aren't they'll lose their pay
(kn) participates in actions that the organisation docent approve of
(an) this would cause problems at the work place
(an+) causing the workers stress

[khuram khan]

{KN} Possibility of Conflicts with Management
{AN} Continuous conflicts between the trade union and management may result in a challenging work environment.
{AN+} Employees may feel caught in the middle, experiencing stress and potentially strained relationships with both union representatives and management.

{KN} Union Dues and Fees
{AN} Union members are often required to pay dues or fees to support union activities.
{AN+} Employees may experience a reduction in take-home pay, and dissatisfaction may arise if they do not fully support or agree with the union's initiatives.

[Huma Junaid]

[KN]Risk of Conflicts
[AN] conflicts with management can arise
[AN+]strained relationships or potential clashes

[KN]Dependency on Union Decisions
[AN]ones personal opinion may not hold any value
[AN+]lowered morale

[Soha Hussain]

Q20 Analyse the disadvantages to an employee, being a part of trade union. [6]

[KN]shaded/ignored opinion-majority
[AN]as many opinions and ideas are past around in trade unions, many on the conflicting side of majority's opinion may be ignored
[AN+]thus motivation and morale is low

[KN]rise in disputes between e.g. manager and employee
[AN]when a part of the union, as your seniors can't harm you through pay or dismissal for technically standing against them, they start targeting you, or picking on you regarding work.
[AN+]thus employee-manager/CEO relationships disrupt, making each of them uncomfortable around each other, etc.

[hafsa kashif]

[kn] Decrease in their bargaining power
[an] in a trade union all workers come together to get their needs aligned however this may cause an overlook on individual needs
[an+] Thus this may rise stress levels and final pay may get reduce too, as the employee was a part
[kn] Disruption at work and strikes
[an] Trade unions may use strikes as a bargaining tactic, pressuring employers but risking lost wages for individual employees
[an+] Differing opinions on strikes can create tensions and impact workplace relationships

[Kumail Alvi]

[KN] Risk of Strikes and Disruptions
[AN] Strikes and other industrial actions are tools that trade unions can use to bargain for better conditions for their members.
[AN+] Although this is an effective tool for negotiating, it can have a negative effect on specific workers, who might lose their jobs in the event of protracted strikes, experience lost pay, or have their work schedules disrupted.

[KN] Strain on Employer-Employee Relations
[AN] Intense union activity can occasionally sour relations with the employer.
[AN+] Workers who value a collaborative and upbeat work culture may find it difficult to deal with this tension as it could negatively impact the entire work environment.