Trade Unionism
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Work dominates modern life. Work can be satisfying, enjoyable and rewarding. Many of the difficulties which face several nations today arise from the fact that, over many years, a lot of people who want to work have been denied the chance to do so.
Most employers treat their workers fairly. But so ....
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.... issues most likely to come up are pay, safety, unfair treatment of a group or individual, or simply the way the work is organized. The union members will usually elect someone to speak on their behalf - a shop steward or office representative. The rep will then discuss their concerns with management.
Where the union has a recognition agreement with management they reach decisions together on key issues.
In bigger workplaces there will be a number of representatives, sometimes from different un ....
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