Modern Studies-Aims of a trade union

The Aims of a trade union

Trade Unions will negotiate on a wide range of issues.

Basic Wages

• Many workers still work for a basic wage which is calculated on numbers of hours worked times the basic hourly rate.
• Many workers are salaried which means they get a total wage no matter how many extra hours they do.
• Trade unions work to ensure that workers receive a decent level of pay

Overtime Wages

• Trade unions will try to get a higher rate of pay for their members who are asked…