vel and national level are interrelated.
Plant Level Union-
Plant level is the first and the lowest level of the structure. This type union is formed in single company. Maximum seven members can be a part of this type, due to this in only one company there are multiple such unions.
Local Level Federations-
Local level Union is the second level of the structure. This consists of the plant level unions at the local level in a particular industry. The local level union can be an independent body or can be affiliated with national level or regional level unions.
All the local level unions of a particular state or region collectively come under regional level Union.
National Level Federations-
This is national level body which gives affiliation to all plant level union, local level union and regional level unions.
These levels have been summarized below in the diagram:
ADVANTAGES OF HAVING TRADE UNIONS:
Trade unions can prove beneficial to both employer as well as the employees.
Benefits for Employees:-
Increased wages for its members-
Industries with trade unions tend to have higher wages than non-unionized industries. Workers tend to be more demanding when in a group. Together when they raise their voice, it is more powerful as the officials are scared of the tough actions which unions might take when there needs not met.
Represent Workers-
Trades Unions also protect workers from being exploited by senior management. Trades unions can give also help workers who might be stuck in a legal problem.
Important for Service Sector-
In modern workforce, there is decrease in the power of the trade union. This is because of a decline in manufacturing and boom in service sector employment. Service sector jobs are generally temporary or are of part time basis. There are more chances of exploitation of workers in terms in this sector in terms of less pay, bad working conditions or fewer incentives. Trade unions need to be more vigilant in this upcoming sector.
Individual rights better protected-
Workers have their individual rights better protected. They cannot be unfairly dismissed from work, or they cannot be racially or sexually discriminated.
Member Services-
Members of the trade union are often offered benefits of certain range of services, like
Education and training on basic skills, employment rights, health and safety and other issues;
Legal advice on employment and personal issues;
Discounts on mortgages, insurance and loans from unions;
And also welfare benefits in terms of financial aid when a person is sick or unemployed.
Benefits for Employers:-
To counter balance monopsony power-
Traditionally, monopsonies occur when there is only one firm in a town, or type of employment. However, in modern economies, many employers have a high degree of market power (monopsony). The working conditions, rules and regulations, wages are of determined according to the market power. More the market power, more will be the control over the trade unions.
Productivity deals-
Trades Unions can help to negotiate productivity deals. This means they help the firm to increase production which enables the firm to be able to afford higher wages. This also helps encouraging workers to work efficiently. Trades unions can be important for implementing new working pract
