'Golden age' of unions | Why more people than ever are joining a trade union

• For years, unions were the beating heart of British workforces, holding firms to account and ensuring workers’ rights were fully enforced.

• But their perceived power to influence change waned for many years.

• Now, however, membership is resurging. Read on to find out what workers have to say about unionising...

Unions are in again. In fact, according to the BBC, membership in the UK rose by 118,000 to 6.6 million in 2020, the fourth year in a row that it increased.