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Discuss the changes that the Trade unions bring out in the lives of workers.

Trade union play an important role for the welfare of workers:

1. In some cases, trade unions have been striving to overcome problems such as regionalism and casteism
2. Trade unions with its united strength, ensure fair wages and benefits such as medical facility, pensions, paid sick leave and paid vacations for them.
3. Trade unions provide them a powerful and collective voice to communicate with management about their dissatisfaction and frustration. It can also help to break strikes/lockouts.
4. Trade unions provide a forum to bring workers together not only to promote common job-related interests but also to organise social events.
5. Trade unions help in resolving medical and accident claims/issues.