Question

Explain why working conditions are an important national issue.

Answer 1

Answer:

Your working environment is affected by factors including health and safety, security and working hours. A poor working environment can damage your health and put your safety at risk. Your employer is legally responsible for ensuring good working conditions, but you also have a responsibility to work safely .

Answer 2

Explanation:

Working conditions, and in particular wage setting, are a core element of social dialogue and collective bargaining; hence, the importance of promoting agreements in these areas between workers' and employers' organizations at the national, sectoral and firm levels.