Trade Union and its Recognition

[Name of the Author]

[Name of the Institute]

Trade Union and its Recognition

Introduction

In the era of 21st century, the world has done significant advancements. Labor is the most important factor that has worked hard to achieve it. In this competitive world, Tesco, the biggest UK retailer have proved their competitive edges and protected the rights of their labor force.

DiscussionsTrade Union

Trade union is an organization that represents workers at the workplace. The principle function of it is to protect them from violation of their rights and promote the common interests. It negotiates over the wages and working conditions and acts as a bridge between employers and employees, puts the demands of the workers in front the employers and do collective bargaining to achieve it (www.businessdictionary.com). Tesco has 380,000 employees worldwide, that is equivalent to the population of Bristol. It clearly shows that they value their labor and recognize their trade union.

Types of Trade Unions

Trade unions are of different kinds that work according to the industry they are working in. They are: 

General Union (represents employees who belong to any industry)

Industrial Unions( employees who work in manufacturing industries are members of it)

White Collar( employees who work at offices and belong to executive professions are its members) 

Craft Unions(workers who perform technical tasks are categorized in it) (www.ilocarib.org)

 Recognition of trade Union in an OrganizationA trade union is effective only when its employer agrees to negotiate with it. The acceptance of a trade union by its organization earns it the acknowledgment. The employer concurs to talk with a group of trade union members who represent the common interests of the workforce. They negotiate over pay and the working conditions (www.businesslink.gov.uk). There are types of recognition. 

Types of Recognition

Voluntary Trade Union Recognition

When a firm consents to bargain with the trade union willingly, it is considered as the voluntary trade union recognition. It does not involve any ...