0455.3.4.2 — the role of trade unions in the economy Including engaging in collective bargaining on wages, working hours and working conditions; protecti: past paper questions
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- 0455/22 · May/June 2026 · Q5d[8]
Discuss whether or not governments should prevent workers from joining trade unions.
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Discuss whether or not trade union membership is likely to increase.
See it on the paper → - 0455/21 · October/November 2023 · Q5d[8]
whether or not trade unions benefit workers.
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why workers may join a trade union.
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Analyse how a trade union may benefit its members.
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Analyse whether the strength of German trade unions increased from 2013–2016.
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Many candidates produced analytical responses showing a solid understanding of the reasons for trade union growth. • Some candidates developed both sides of the argument, explaining why membership might rise while also recognising reasons why membership may not increase, such as rising fees or further government restrictions. Limited responses • Some candidates provided...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0455/22 Q4(d) (Cambridge)
Most candidates were able to analyse at least one reason why a worker would want to join a trade union. The most common reasons given were greater bargaining power for higher wages and better working conditions. Strong answers were able to give depth to their answers citing other reasons such as protecting rights, increasing job security and service provided by trade unions to their members. Weak...
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0455/21 Q3(c) (Cambridge)
Most candidates provided good analysis based on a strong understanding of the role of trade unions. There was some particularly good analysis of how collective bargaining may result in higher wages and better working conditions for workers. A small number of candidates wrote about trade organisations rather than trade unions.
— Examiner report, October/November 2021, 0455/22 Q4(c) (Cambridge)
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