Chapter 5 Trade Unions Trade unions Government Employers
Objectives of Union Collective bargaining Safeguarding jobs Cooperate with employer Political activities Social activities
Types of Unions Craft union General union Staff union Industrial union House union
Why Join Union? Higher wages Job security - Social need - Peer pressure - Self fulfilment
Brief History SATU vs NTUC Malaysia & separation British withdrawal amend employment laws Labour modernisation NWC tripartite wage determination NTUC overseas investment s
NTUC: Objectives Improve employment conditions Enhance status of workers Upgrade skills and productivity Recreation facilities for workers Take part in national policy making (NWC, Member of Parliament …)
Union Structure Affiliated unions Delegates’ conference Branch level Union headquarters National level
FIVE PILLARS Enhance employability Strengthen partnership Build healthy body and mind Care and share Enlarge membership
Union Activities Collective bargaining Support national wage policy Support extension of retirement Support productivity campaign Ensure health and safety Provide recreation facilities
YearUnion Membership (Number) , , , , , , , ,000 Union Membership
FairPrice supermarket INCOME insurance Childcare Foodfare Media cooperative Choice home Eldercare Healthcare Cooperatives
NTUC Organisations SINGAPORE LABOUR FOUNDATION Funded by unions Provide recreation facilities OTC INSTITUTE OF LABOUR STUDIES Provide training for union leaders