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Lesson Starter 1.What are pressure groups? 2.Why do pressure groups exist? 3.Name one method used by pressure groups. 4.Give two examples of Pressure Groups.

To understand the work of a trade union Be familiar with the course content Describe what a trade union is Name the UK’s biggest trade union Describe the work of a trade union Understand why we have trade unions By the end of the lesson you will be able to…

Over the next few periods we will be looking at: What are trade unions? Why join a trade union? Trade union actions Role of a shop steward Rights and responsibilities of a trade union Participation in a trade union National Minimum Wage Inequalities amongst its members

Discussion What do you think people want from a job? Look at the list below and put them in order of importance to your group. You must discuss the options and given reasons for your choice. Career Pay Closeness to home Conditions at work Work mates Perks Job Security Friendly environment Interesting Work

When someone gets a job, what determines how well or badly they get treated at work? The law The boss What other employees do The staff Yourself Should how people are treated at work depend on their status in a company? Give reasons for your answer.

A trade union is a group of workers who, through representation from a leader, bargain with the employers on behalf of the rights of its union members For example… Many teachers at Scottish schools are members of the EIS union – The Educational Institute of Scotland Teachers talk to the EIS about things they are unhappy with at work eg. pay or conditions The EIS would then speak on their behalf to their employers to try and help them

There is usually a shop steward in each workplace who is the spokesperson of the union. Their responsibility is to speak on behalf of the workers. There are many different types of unions representing workers from all different types of jobs eg. police, hospitals, actors, teachers, singers, hotel staff.

The biggest trade union in the UK is Unison represents workers from the public services eg. councils, hospitals, local government and schools Unison has overmembers

There are many other different trade unions in the UK which we will look at Can you work out in your groups who they represent?

Trade unions want to improve conditions for their members. One worker on their own might find it difficult to persuade employers to pay higher wages or offer better conditions. If they join together they have more influence and power. Trade unions negotiate on a wide range of issues.

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There are many different reasons why trade unions exist. With your partner answer the questionnaire, discussing your answers. You have 8 minutes to complete this task. You can write your answers on the sheet.

You should now be able to… Describe what a trade union is Name some of the trade unions in the UK including the largest Describe the work of a trade union Understand why we have trade unions Tomorrow we are going to look at the reasons why people choose to join a union and why some people don’t.