A union can be defined as “The condition of being united, the act of uniting, or a conjunction formed by such an act. 2. An association, alliance, or confederation of individuals or groups for a common purpose, esp. political.” When talking of the subject of Industrial Relations, the type of union that is most prevalent is the trade union. This essay will be to define what a trade union is, outline its History and define the …showed first 75 words of 1519 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1519 total…and employers. BIBLIOGRAPHY http://www.actu.asn.au/ http://www.labor.net.au/unions/asu/clerks/ http://www.cpsu.org/ir_legis/outline.htm http://www.detir.qld.gov.au http://www.qld.gov.au/legis/rp26a.htm http://eap.com.au/orlando/sld004.htm http://www.qtu.asn.au Brooks B (1988) Why Unions? CCH Australia Limited publishers, Canberra Battams J (2000) Looking to the future of unions Queensland Teachers Union. 27th July p.19-20