QUESTION 1 (20 Marks) Strikes are becoming more and more common in South Africa and this affects not only the local economy, but businesses and employees alike. With reference to applicable legislation and the article, analyse the different forms of industrial action and debate the implication thereof.

QUESTION 2 (20 Marks) There are generally imbalances in power and inequalities between the working classes and those who own and control productive resources. With this in mind, appraise the general types of trade unions in South Africa and the various trends that may affect negatively the effectiveness of trade unions in creating a power balance or equality between the working classes.