Trade Union Flashcards
a trade union is
an organization formed by employees in a particular trade/craft or profession who have come together to work to improve their wages and working conditions
therefore a trade union is basically
an organized association of workers in a profession, that is formed to protect and further their rights and interest
roles of the trade union
- to represent the interests of the workers they represent
- to engage in collective bargaining with the employer for improved wages and benefits
- to raise concerns over health and safety in the workplace
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- to participate in conflict resolution and mediation about issues that may arise between workers or employer or employee
- ensure that pensions, taxes and national insurance are paid
- clear and fair rules for hiring, promoting and firing of workers
NIS-
comes out of salary before adults receive gross income
Collective Bargaining
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trade unions are important because
they give workers strength in numbers
what is collective bargaining
an individual worker may not be able to persuade an employer to increase wages but by joining together, the workers have much more strength in negotiations with employers
Organization
the worker who joins the union becomes a member of that union and is entitled to certain benefits and protection which that union provides
however for the benefits, members are required to
pay a monthly fee called union fees, which enable the union to perform its functions
what does owtu stand for
Oilfield Workers Trade Union
What does owtu represent
8000 workers in several companies such as Trinidad Cement Limited, TTEC, UWI, NESTLE, Lever Brothers and others
The aims of OWTU include
- building solidarity
- improving the quality of life of members and working people
- giving voice to the voiceless through organization, education and political action
President Generals of OWTU
- Errol McLeod
- George Weekes
- Ancel Roget (current)
- Uriah Buzz Butler
PSA
public services association
