Union of workers: what are unions and what do they bring?. As of: March 27, 2024, 12:00 p.m By: Carina Blumenroth CommentsPressSplit Since the rail strikes at the latest, the general public has known that trade unions exist.

But what exactly do unions mean for employees? Trade unions represent the interests of employees. One of the main tasks of trade unions is to achieve fair working conditions for employees. This includes, among other things, occupational safety and pay.