What is a trade union and who is allowed to strike?
They often help employees ask for more pay, or better working conditions. Unions also represent members who have problems at work.How many people are in trade unions?according to government statistics.
After peaking at 13.2 million in 1979, union membership has fallen significantly - although the rate of decline has slowed. In 2021, 50% of public sector workers - including people like teachers and health workers - were in a union, compared with 13% of private sector employees. Employees over 50 are most likely to be members.Workers on strike can expect to lose wages for the time they do not work.
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