A trade union is an organisation set up to improve the working and living conditions of workers, and to defend your interests and those of others through collective action.
Trade unions are the sovereign representatives of workers, with a broad knowledge of working life. They act independently of employers, public authorities and other organisations.
What does the trade union do for you?
Advises and helps negotiate both wages and working conditions.
Defends workers against arbitrary action by the employer and supports them in workplace disputes.
Explains legal rights to employees and ensures legal assistance in resolving disputes.
Protects against discrimination, helps ensure a safe workplace and prevent conflicts.
Helps to build a sense of unity and plays an active role in organising working life.
Collects average wage statistics and information on employers.
The trade union is your community! By joining, you give yourself and other workers the power to stand up for a better working life in Estonia.
The Confederation of Trade Unions brings together 15 trade unions and stands for, that workers' rights are guaranteed throughout the protected in Estonia and fairer working conditions.
