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What Are Trade Unions?Trade unions are groups of people who are all engaged in the same trade, for example, the Transport and General Workers Union is for people employed in the transport industry. Because trade unions have so many members, they can pressure employers and allow the workers have a say on their working conditions and wages. Trade Unions also have the legal right to organise a strike if the reason is acceptable, and it is decided by a ballot of its members. See Strikes. Discrimination Because of 'Union Membership Reasons'It is against the law for employers to discriminate against any employee because
of 'union membership reasons', and to if they do, the employee can make a claim for unfair
dismissal, or discrimination, the maximum possible awards for which is £50,000. If you have
been dismissed, the court may also order that your employer pay you your lost earnings, as well
as giving you back your old job. Discrimination means refusing to employ you, dismissing
you, selecting you for redundancy, or otherwise treating you unfavourably because of
'union membership reasons'
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