Unions

Definition

Unions are organizations of workers who come together to collectively bargain with employers for better wages, working conditions, and other benefits.

Related terms

Collective Bargaining: This is the process where unions negotiate with employers on behalf of all workers to secure better pay and working conditions.

Strike: A work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees in a business to work. It's one strategy that unions may use during negotiations.

Labor Rights: These are legal rights and protections granted to workers in many countries that cover areas such as health and safety, discrimination, and unfair dismissal.