First reading Bill is Introduced
Second reading A debate takes place on the principals of the bill. A vote takes place and only if a majority votes 'Aye' can the bill go forward
Committee Stage A committee goes through the bill clause by clause, line by line. Changes to wording are usually made at this stage
Report Stage A debate takes place to consider the changes
Third Reading Another debate takes place on the amended bill
House of Lords Bill goes through similar stages at Lords
Royal Ascent A representative of the Queen signs the bill making it an act of parliament, the law of the land
18. Pressures affecting MPs
Functions of a trade union
to help the workers in the workplace
to improve the conditions in the workplace
Why People join a Trade Union
union will fight redundancy and try to ensure that those being made redundant receive a satisfactory package
union will fight for higher wage increases
union will fight for longer holidays
unions will fight for shorter working week
health and safety issues at work
to ensure equal opportunities for the disabled, women and ethnic minorities
Why people do not join a trade union
in some companies there are no organised trade unions
well paid workers see no need to join a trade union
part-time workers find membership fees too high
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