They act for their members, generally in a way that individual members might find difficult. For example, TUs might campaign for better pay.
According to Ewing (2005): Trade unions have a number of functions, some of which have been more prominent than others at different periods in history. But over the course of time trade unions have developed '''five principal functions'''. These are respectively: (1) a service function; (2) a representation function; (3) a regulatory function; (4) a government function; and (5) a public administration function. Ewing's paper examines these different functions and argues that the balance is shifting, with more emphasis being placed on service, governmental and public administration functions. According to this author, we are witnessing the emergence of a new 'supply side trade unionism' with a corresponding dilution of their representative and regulatory functions (Ewing, K.D., The Functions of Trade Unions, Industrial Law Journal, 34 (1))
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According to Ewing (2005): Trade unions have a number of functions, some of which have been more prominent than others at different periods in history. But over the course of time trade unions have developed '''five principal functions'''. These are respectively: (1) a service function; (2) a representation function; (3) a regulatory function; (4) a government function; and (5) a public administration function. Ewing's paper examines these different functions and argues that the balance is shifting, with more emphasis being placed on service, governmental and public administration functions. According to this author, we are witnessing the emergence of a new 'supply side trade unionism' with a corresponding dilution of their representative and regulatory functions (Ewing, K.D., The Functions of Trade Unions, Industrial Law Journal, 34 (1))
Central Council of Trade Unions was created in 1921.
Trade Unions Forum was created in 2002-04.
The Trade Unions were banned 2 May 1933 .
Independent Trade Unions of Croatia was created in 1992.
Council of Nordic Trade Unions was created in 1972.
Centre of Indian Trade Unions was created in 1970.
Swaziland Federation of Trade Unions was created in 1973.
Swiss Federation of Trade Unions was created in 1880.
Irish Congress of Trade Unions was created in 1959.