1.2.23 Trade Unions

• What are trade unions?


  Organisations that exist to protect the interests of workers
• What are the main aims of trade unions?(4)


  -Negotiate and pay working conditions with employers

  -Provide legal protection for members

  -Put pressure on the government to pass legislation that improves the rights of workers

  Provides financial benefits when necessary
• what are the 4 laws for trade unions

  • secret ballot before a strike = only if the majority votes in favour
  • businesses allowed to sue trade unions for compensation
  • banned secondary picketing
  • close shops made illegal
• secondary picketing

  workers striking to support strikes in another workplace
• closed shops

  employment opportunities closed for anyone who aren't part of a trade union