Organizations formed by workers in various industries to advocate for better working conditions, higher wages, and improved benefits. These unions aim to protect the rights and interests of their members.
Related terms
Collective Bargaining: The process where representatives from a union negotiate with employers on behalf of workers to secure better wages, benefits, and working conditions.
Strikes: Organized actions taken by union members where they refuse to work as a way to pressure employers into meeting their demands.
Labor Legislation: Laws enacted by the government that aim to protect the rights of workers, such as setting minimum wage standards or establishing workplace safety regulations.