The lesson, led by Ms. Polina, discusses the role and types of trade unions in Malta, highlighting their function in representing employees’ interests and mediating between employers and employees. Key terms such as “kollettiv bargaining” (collective bargaining), “azzjoni industrijali” (industrial action), and “kontroversja industrijali” (industrial dispute) are introduced along with examples of unions like the General Workers’ Union. The session emphasizes the importance of trade unions in influencing government policies and ensuring industrial relations, with various unions catering to different sectors such as white-collar professionals and specific industries like Malta Dockers Union.