Principles to regulate trade union function

1.Doctrine of demand. 2.Doctrine of 3.Doctrine of 4.Doctrine of 5.Doctrine of supply and living wage. partnership. socialism. vested interest

Origin and growth of trade union

1.Early trade union(the period between 1990 and 1918) 2.Trade union after world war 1(the period between 1919 and 1923) .Economic conditions .Political conditions .The ILO 3.Emergence of left-wing trade union activity and unity moves(periods between 1940 and 1946) 4.Trade unions after independence. 5.Trade union in Era of liberalization . 6.Present position of trade union.

Issues and problems of trade union

Out side political leader ship Multiple unions union rivalry Small size of union membership Poor financial position Inactive functioning Victimization Other problems

Functions of Trade unions

(i) Militant functions (a) To achieve higher wages and better working conditions (b) To raise the status of workers as a part of industry (c) To protect labors against victimization and injustice

(ii) Fraternal functions

To take up welfare measures for improving the morale of workers To generate self confidence among workers To encourage sincerity and discipline among workers To provide opportunities for promotion and growth To protect women workers against discrimination

Importance Of Trade Unions

Trade unions help in accelerated pace of economic development in many ways as follows: by helping in the recruitment and selection of workers. by inculcating discipline among the workforce by enabling settlement of industrial disputes in a rational manner by helping social adjustments. Workers have to adjust themselves to the new working conditions, the new rules and policies. Workers coming from different backgrounds may become disorganized, unsatisfied and frustrated. Unions help them in such adjustment.

Rights of registered trade unions

1.Rights granted to it as a personal 2.Rights to speed general funds 3.Rights to constitute a separate political fund 4.Rights to change its name 5.Rights to amalgamate

Liabilities & duties of a registered trade union

I. Duty to make provision in the rules of certain matters II. Duty to constitute executive as required III. Duty to spend general funds as required IV. Duty to constitute a separate political fund V. Duty to provide access to book of trade union VI. Duty to send notice to the registrar VII.Duty to file returns

Penalties & procedures

1.Failure to submit returns 2.Supplying false information regarding trade union 3.Cognizance of offence

Reasons for Joining Trade Unions

Greater Bargaining Power Minimize Discrimination Sense of Security Sense of Participation Sense of Belongingness Platform for self expression Betterment of relationships