Unions
UNDERSTANDING UNIONS
UNDERSTANDING UNIONS
A trade union is a group of employees who join together to maintain and improve their conditions of employment. Find out more about what they do and why they do it here.
Understand what trade unions are about and what the truth is when it comes to their practices.
Understand the legal requirements from yourself and your employer when it comes to trade union membership.
JOINING A UNION
JOINING A UNION
When a group of workers act and speak together, their employer has to listen. That’s how unions make things better at work. Find out more about the key reasons why you should join a union.
This site will help you find the right union for you to join in your line of work.
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