- working with management to help resolve workplace issues
- being an advocate for employees
- ensuring employers are meeting their minimum obligations
- looking into suspected breaches of:
- workplace laws
- discrimination laws
- workplace safety laws.
ADVANTAGES-
1. Unions have the power to negotiate higher wages, improved benefits and better working conditions for their employees.
2. Employees are guaranteed union advocacy in the workplace. The union has the power to determine disciplinary actions, including termination, which generally equates to greater job security.
3. A union gives employees power through a collective voice. Employers have to negotiate with unions in order to maintain productivity. The right to strike is the ultimate show of worker galvanization
DISADVANTAGES-
1.Union negotiations can lead to wages and other associated costs being boosted to unreasonably high levels. It can raise prices on the goods or services it provides. It can reduce the number of new hire employees, leaving an insufficient workforce to manage the overall workload.
2.Union protection makes it difficult for employers to discipline, terminate or even promote employees. There is also a cronyism aspect to unions. Unions can decide whom they accept into their fold. Therefore, membership in many unions becomes less about skill and competency and more about networking.
3.The necessary tension between employers and employees resulting from labor unions is often counterproductive.
4.Unionized employees are bound to follow majority rule regarding strikes. This leads to loss of income for the employees and loss of profit for the organization too.
CONCLUSION-
Trade unions are a brilliant way to balance the power between employers and employees. Union workers enjoy number advantages, ranging from the tangible benefit of higher wages to the personal satisfaction of knowing their voices are recognized in the workplace. However, there are advantages as well as disadvantages of having Trade Unions in organizations which can give positive and negative results for both employer and employees.
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International Lobour Organization in Sri Lanka
https://www.ilo.org/colombo/info/lang--en/index.htm
Pors and Cons of Unions by Joe Weinlick, 2015
https://www.nexxt.com/articles/pros-and-cons-of-unions-16881-article.html
Very informative article. Rather than representing as a team to negotiate or bargain ,they should be given the opportunity to involve in the organizational policy/strategy development process. So that they can be engaged in process improvements and driving organizational objectives based on thier level of work. This can be used to bridge the gap between the employee and employer and align both their objectives.
ReplyDelete"Trade unions" one of the very interesting subjects in Sri Lankan organizations. Advantages and Disadvantages specified really well but some of the worst activities by some trade unions which creat unnecessary troubles we experience in plantations can be included in your article which will give a broad view and additional value to the document.
ReplyDeleteComprehensive blog of a topical topic . You have covered all aspects including history , advantages , disadvantages , and country's Scenario within the article .
ReplyDeleteMuch relevent article as a Banker. All the areas have been covered including the history, advantages vs disadvantages etc. Worth reading it.
ReplyDeleteTrade unions are a much needed factor in society today. It is the right way to present the problems of all employees to the employer and to win those privileges. This article provides an in-depth study of the current trade union structure in Sri Lanka.
ReplyDeleteGood one.
Trade unions are meant to support the employees in a win win situation with the employer. however in countries like Sri Lanka most Unions are politicized and the Union leaders work for an agenda and mostly they are not for the well being of the employees instead the employees are their for the well being of the Union leaders. However like you have correctly mentioned, when it is executed properly everyone can benefit.
ReplyDeleteGood Article, well detailed & provide a idea about the Trade union also well explained about the Advantages & Disadvantage. Keep it up.....
ReplyDeleteGood article.
ReplyDeleteWhilst a trade union’s primary role is to represent their members on employment issues, trade unions have a much bigger part to play in civil society. They offer educational, lifelong learning and training opportunities to their members, many of whom would not have had this chance had it not been for their union.
Good topic and you gathered good information but too much for a blog any way well done
ReplyDeleteTrade unions have an important role in: improving communication between employees and managers so that employees can understand and be committed to the organization’s objectives. Negotiating improvements to pay and working conditions so that people feel more satisfaction at work and stay longer in their jobs. Extensive blog on a topical subject. You have covered all aspects of the paper, including history, benefits, drawbacks and the country's scenario.
ReplyDeleteI believe a good HR system can replace the trade unions and bring out better solutions for the employees.
ReplyDeleteAs per the statement of yours its clearly mentioned that Trade unions influence and related areas are explained well. Please follow words limitation.
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ReplyDeleteThe primary command of trade unions is to increase the benefits and acceptance of workers in the workplace and to protect them from exploitation. It gives them a platform and a collective voice to discuss with employers
Trade unions can help bring workers closer to management and represent interest. Good article propery discussed on subject matter.
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