As the Trade Union Bill moves through Parliament, the opposition to it is intensifying.
Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has voiced his concerns at the Conservative government's proposals to impose restrictions on strike ballots, picketing, and even social media use.
But what have trade unions actually done for us in the first place?
Well, quite a lot it turns out. Here's just 9 things trade unions have helped achieve...
9 Things Trade Unions Have Done For Us
Introduced the 9 to 5(01 of09)
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Increased the amount of annual leave(02 of09)
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Forced employers to abide by contracts(03 of09)
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Lifted restrictions on parental leave(04 of09)
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Tackled discrimination(05 of09)
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Helped introduce the minimum wage(06 of09)
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Allowed us to talk to bosses about pay and conditions(07 of09)
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Proved the power of the petition(08 of09)
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And gave us the weekend(09 of09)
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