Analyse one impact on employees of trade union involvement in the workplace.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Feb/Mar 2025). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] (Identification) financial benefits / job security / participation in decision-making – collective bargaining / improved working conditions / motivation / may put employees into conflict situations with employers
2. [2] (Application) maximising wages for every member by collective bargaining / union represents/supports employees threatened by redundancy / unions can encourage employers to include employees in job enrichment, redesign, etc / union negotiates with employers regarding health and safety needs / reference to Maslow/Herzberg / trade unions may dispute with employers / employees will be motivated by more involvement in their role so enjoy their work more / better working conditions will protect employees from injury when they are at work / helps achieve Maslow's physiological needs and Herzberg's hygiene factors / employers may victimise trade union representatives
3. [2] (Analysis) more power with trade unions than individual attempts so members can bargain for higher wages / unions will act on behalf of employees and support them during issues relating to job security