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Trade unions
What are trade unions?
A trade union is an organization of employees who come together to build collective strength that can lead to improvements in their living conditions. According to the "Trade Unions Act," a trade union is defined as a voluntary and self-governing organization of workers, established to represent and defend their rights, professional interests, and social needs.
Who can join a trade union? Primarily, employees can join, regardless of the type of employment contract they have. A trade union can also include:
• Individuals working under an agency contract, as long as they are not employers themselves,
• Employees working under a piece-rate system,
• Retirees or pensioners,
• The unemployed.
Establishing a trade union is possible in two ways:
• By creating a completely new trade union,
• By establishing a union organization within an existing trade union.
It’s definitely easier to establish a union using the second method. In this case, you need to organize an inaugural meeting where a resolution to establish the union is passed. A board and audit committee must also be elected at this meeting. Copies of these documents should then be sent to the central union office, and the new structure is registered. You can learn more by chatting with Hope!
Employee, do you know why it’s worth joining a trade union?
• A trade union will protect you from losing your job!
• A trade union will stand up for you!
• We’ll help you recover your entitled benefits!
• The trade union ensures that labor laws, especially health and safety regulations, are followed!
• We’ll help you with legal matters!
• The trade union will support your career advancement!
