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
roles part 2
- 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
the psa represents
over 17000 workers
the aims of psa include to
- promote and protect the interest and welfare of its members
- promote a cordial relationship between its members and government to settle disputes amicably when possible
- improve the service generally
- provide benefits for its members
Presidents of PSA
- Watson Solomon Duke
- Jennifer Baptiste-Primus
- Leroy Baptiste (current)
TTUTA
The Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teacher’s Association
TTUTA aims include to (part 1)
- promote the cause of education
- promote and protect the professional, economic, spiritual and social well-being of its members
TTUTA aims (part 2)
to
- secure conditions that will make possible the best professional service
- promote cordial relationships amongst its members, between its members and government and boards of management, and to settles disputes amicably whenever possible
Presidents of TTUTA
- Antonia Tekah-de Freitas (current)
- Lynsley Doodhal
- Anthony Garcia
benefits of ttuta part 1
- representation in the collective bargaining process
- legal advice and/ or legal assistance when necessary with connection in employment
- group insurance/ death benefit
ttuta benefits part 2
- financial relief in sickness, accident and disablement in the course of employment, distress, unemployment, victimization or trade disputes
- some unions organize special discounts at retail stores
- some unions after scholarships and educational workshops
