Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3
Which of the following best describes a trade union?
- A government body that sets the national minimum wage
- An organisation of workers that aims to improve pay and conditions
- An association of businesses in the same industry
- A firm that negotiates contracts on behalf of employers
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✓ Answer: B — An organisation of workers that aims to improve pay and conditions
A trade union is an organisation of workers that collectively bargains to improve wages, working conditions, and job security. Option A describes a government body, not a union. Option C describes an employers' association function, not a union. Option D describes a trade association of firms, not workers.