IndexIntroductionIssues related to trade unionsConclusionReferenceIntroductionTrade unions or trade unions are organizations formed by workers from related sectors working for the common interest of its members. Unions play a crucial role in creating and strengthening collective bargaining power between employees and employers. A good relationship between unions and employers will help employees enjoy greater benefits and see better pay in proportion to increased productivity. Furthermore, a strong union will ensure that workers' rights are not violated by employers, also the union can be a means of increasing labor productivity. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an original essayThe recognition of trade unions in Malaysia is governed by the Trade Unions Act of 1959 and the Industrial Relation Act of 1967. A trade union wishing to represent a group of workers of similar trade, industry or profession must satisfy the conditions listed in Section 9 of the IRA 1967 before being able to participate in collective bargaining with employers. There are 591 trade unions in Malaysia, with around 800,000 members. In Malaysia, the Malaysian Trade Unions Congress is a federation of trade unions registered under the Societies Act 1955. It is the oldest national center representing Malaysian workers. Trade Union Issues In Malaysia, freedom of association is prescribed in the Federal Constitution. Previous experience with the communist threat in Malaya had taught the state government to control trade union activities for the security of the Federation. The worker in Malaysia can form and join a trade union. However, it is not absolute. Various restrictions have been imposed on trade union movement in the interest of the nation. Unfortunately, the limits have contributed to the long and complicated process of recognizing unions and directly hinder unions' right to collective bargaining. In 2017, the trade union movement appears to be weakening, with the number of unions and unionized workers steadily increasing and decreasing. According to the Department of Labor Affairs, only 6% of the country's 14.5 million workers are currently unionized. Furthermore, the private sector also shows a sharp decline, counting only 359,206 units during that year. Malaysia's trade union and labor laws are well below minimum international standards. At one time, Malaysia wanted to be part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, but the TPPA itself was perceived as a threat to workers' rights. Malaysia should make significant changes to its labor laws to bring them up to the level of minimum standards on human rights and workers' rights as one of the preconditions for joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. Although the government has promised to implement some of the provisions of the TPPA, no changes have been made to labor laws. When violations of workers' or trade unions' rights occur, many Malaysian unions choose to lodge complaints with the relevant government institutions which take many years instead of choosing to make complaints through pickets, strikes or campaigns against employers. Even if workers and unions win, the remedies are weak and do not affect employers, but the only victims are workers and unions because the appeals process takes so many years and could put the worker at risk. In the case of Malaysia Airlines, when 20,000 of its employees were sent a letter of/