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Trade unions have a future - 16-03-2010 |
British workers say that trade unions have a future in the workplaces of tomorrow by a majority of more than two to one, according to new research.
The finding of an in-depth survey by YouGov is being announced today as trade unionists gather at a national conference for the last time before the general election at an event organised by the think tank Unions 21.
Titled 'Beyond the Election: The Future for Unions', the event will discuss the place of unions in modern Britain, and the threats and opportunities presented by the general election.
Speakers include: David Lammy, Minister for Higher Education; Brendan Barber, TUC General Secretary; Vera Baird, Solicitor General; Billy Hayes, CWU General Secretary; David Coats, Work Foundation and others.
Research to be unveiled at the event includes YouGov polling of over 2,000 working people that shows workers are twice as likely to disagree (46%) than agree (19%) with the statement: "Unions have no future in modern Britain."
Key reasons given by workers for joining a union are: collective strength (43%), legal and professional services (28%) and help with problems at work (20%).
Young workers (18-24) are most likely to consult parents or friends outside work or to look on the Internet for employment advice, whereas established workers (45-54) are most likely to turn to a union or the TUC.
Sue Ferns, Chair of Unions 21, said:
"This is an important moment when unions are looking at how the outcome of a general election will affect them. Our survey confirms that not only that there is a future for unions whoever is elected but that there are plenty of opportunities to build on and strengthen our membership base."
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