A trade union or workers' union. Trade union refers to a social organization spontaneously organized on the basis of common interests. This interest group includes employees working for the same employer and individuals in the same industry.
The emergence of trade union organizations originated from the western industrial revolution. At that time, more and more farmers left subsistence agriculture and moved to cities to work for factory employers in cities, but the wages were low and the working environment was extremely bad. In this environment, individual employees can't cope with powerful employers, which leads to the emergence of trade unions.
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At the end of the 20th century, with the rise of neo-liberalism, the strength of trade unions in developed countries gradually declined. In the United States, about one-third of workers in 1950 joined trade unions, while in 2003, only13%; Faced with the trade union movement, some highly mobile industries, such as manufacturing, often face the threat of relocation.
In addition, trade unions composed of American workers must be jointly established with the National Bureau of Labor Relations and elected under supervision; However, during the period from joint affiliated employment to voting, the management can use various methods to deal with workers without bargaining rights.
In modern China, most trade unions were organized by employers or employers. They seldom safeguard the interests of workers. They are used to protect the interests of employers or entrepreneurs. In addition, employers or entrepreneurs often use the name of trade unions to punish and exploit workers at will.
199865438+In February, the Ninth NPC Standing Committee included the revision of the trade union law in the legislative plan.
At the beginning of 1999, with the participation of the NPC Law Committee, the NPC Internal Affairs Committee, ministries and commissions, and the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, a revision group led by the NPC Law Committee was established, which lasted for more than two years, 10 month.
1On October 27th, the 9th NPC Standing Committee decided to amend the Trade Union Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).
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