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Friday 8 January 2010

What is the role of Trade Unions and ACAS

Trade Unions

A trade union (or labor union) is an organization of workers who have banded together to achieve common goals in key areas, such as working conditions. (copy and paste much CHEEETERS)

The main service a union provides for its members is negotiation and representation. There are other benefits people get from being members of trade unions.
· Negotiation
· Representation
· Information and advice
· Member services


ACAS

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service is a publicly funded agency that gives advice to both employers and employees on industrial relations problems. It offers guidance, upon request where there is an argument between a worker and an employer. It produces helpful Codes of Guidance on issues such as disciplinary procedures.

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) is a Crown non-departmental public body of the Government of the United Kingdom. Its purpose is to improve organisations and working life through the promotion and facilitation of strong industrial relations practice.

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