Community Trade Union

Trade unions, also called labour unions, originated in the 19th centur y and became synonymous with the labour movement in Britain, Europe, and the United States. The unions began to appear under calls for trade, industry or company workers to receive better working conditions, pay and job security. In addition, they leveraged associations of workers to negotiate collective demands on behalf of workers.  As a result, unions have made great strides in securing social and political status over the years despite various legal and statutory regulation s . Modern trade union membership can offer powerful campaigns and lobby for members. Although they have grown substantially and have become large organisations, they also provide support at the individual level. In addition, trade union membership can address difficulties in the workplace, such as harassment, redundancy, and unfair dismissal. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at modern trade unions and some interesting facts...

Long-term membership decline has been an issue for trade unions for a long time now. In 1979, there were over 13.2 million people in Britain that enjoyed a trade union membership . In 2018, there were only 6.01 million members. This decline of over 50% can be attributed to a range of factors, from political reforms to the eighties to privatisations in various industries. As a result, younger workers have much more rarely joined unions in the last years and often fight battles in the workplace independently. The pandemic has boosted the interest young workers show in trade unions, however, and there might finally be light at the end of the tunnel. This article will discuss why trade unions matter for young people especially and why it might be a good idea to sign up for a membership yourself.   The Struggles Young People Face on the Labour Market The labour market of today is often volatile and unwelcoming when it comes to young workers. There is a range of reasons why this i...