Role of your trade union representative In 2019, 6.44 million people in the UK were members of a trade union. Trade union membership helps workers, whether they are airline pilots, checkout assistants, teachers or nurses, to negotiate fairer treatment and...
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Role of your trade union representative In 2019, 6.44 million people in the UK were members of a trade union. Trade union membership helps workers, whether they are airline pilots, checkout assistants, teachers or nurses, to negotiate fairer treatment and deals from their employers. This blog will answer questions on what a trade union is, the role of a trade union representative, and how they can help you. What is a trade union? A trade union is a membership organisation made up mainly of workers. One of the roles of a trade union is to provide protection and advance its members’ interest in the workplace. Trade unions safeguard their membership and play a crucial role in negotiating work terms and conditions as well as representing members in disciplinaries. A trade union is independent of any employer. Though we will try to work with employers and identify common interests and objectives, members can be assured that they will be listened to and that the union will work in their best
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