Ntuc
History of trade unions and NTUC
A trade union is an organized group of employees in a particular sector, whose aim is to negotiate with employers over pay, job security, working hours by using the collective power of the members. They are funded by subscriptions from union members, and often offer legal advice and strike pay during disputes when members refuse to work. In general, the union is there to represent the interests of its members, and may even engage in social and political activities where legislation affects their members.
During the Industrial Revolution period, workers were frequently exploited by their employers. Due to the lack of job security, long working hours and unsafe working conditions, workers formed unions to fight for their own working rights (Tan 1955).
The first trade union in Singapore was form in 1940 when the Trade Union Ordinance was enacted. After the Second World War, the union activities were mainly on political struggles for......
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