The hidden new plans ‘that would make firms kowtow to the unions’
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Trade unions are organisations that represent workers in dealings with employers. They may negotiate over pay, hours, workplace safety and redundancy terms, and can organise industrial action when disputes cannot be settled.
In the UK, the balance of power between unions and employers is set by employment law. Governments can change rules on recognition, workplace access, strike ballots and the ability of unions to influence decisions, so proposed reforms are closely watched by businesses and workers alike.
Supporters of stronger union rights say they help employees negotiate on more equal terms. Critics argue that wider union powers could increase costs, limit employers’ flexibility and lead to more workplace disputes.