Trade Union Hrm

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TRADE UNION

MOMISHA M SS2 MBAGIMS


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A trade union is generally viewed as an

organization of workers for the purpose of securing diverse range of benefits for them.

Dr. V. V. Giri , former President of India, defines Trade Union as Voluntary

Organization of workers formed to promoteand protect their interest by collectiveaction.


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Definitions

Sec.2(h) of the Indian Trade Union Act, 1926defines trade union as any combination,whether temporary or permanent, formed

primarily for the purpose of regulating therelations between workmen and employers orbetween workmen and workmen, or betweenemployers and employers, or for imposingrestrictive conditions on the conduct of anytrade or business, and includes any federationof two or more trade unions.


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Objectives and functions of TradeUnion

To promote & protect the workers right &obligations.

To ensure better terms & conditions of work likereasonable wages, shorter working hours,improved work environment.

To offer responsive co-operation in improvinglevels of production & productivity, discipline &high standard of quality .


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To take collective decisions. To safeguard security of tenure & improve

condition of service.

To abide by the unions constitution. To promote education & welfare of the

working men & women.


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Functions

To secure for workers fair wagesTo safeguard security of tenure & improveconditions of services

To enlarge opportunities for promotion & trainingTo improve working & living conditions

To provide for educational, cultural &recreational facilities

To cooperate in & facilitate technological advanceby broadening the understanding of workers onits underlying issues


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To promote identity of interest of the workers withtheir industry

To advice the management on personnel policies &practicesTo work for achieving better say of workers in themanagement of affairs of the enterprise which

influence the lives of the workers directlyTo organize demonstrations, strikes, etc to pressthe demands of the workersTo work for the welfare & recreational activities fortheir membersTo represent the workers in various national &international forums


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The Functions of Trade Union can bebroadly classified into 4 categories

Militant or protective or intra -

mural functionsFraternal or extra mural functions

Social functions

Political functions


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Militant or intra mural functions

These functions includeprotecting the workers interest i.e.,hike in wages, providing more benefits,

job security etc., through collectivebargaining & direct action such asstrikes, gheraos etc.


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Fraternal or extra mural functions

These functions include providingfinancial & non-financial assistance to

workers during the periods of strikes & lock-outs, extension of medical facilities duringslackness & casualities, provision of

education, recreation, recreational &housing facilities, provision for social &religious benefits etc.


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Social functions

These functions include carryingout social service activities, discharging

social responsibilities through varioussections of the society like educating thecustomers.


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Political functions

These functions include affiliatinga union to a political party, helping the

political party in enrolling members,collecting donations, canvassing duringelection period, seeking the help of

political parties during the strikes &lock-outs.


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Documents

Trade Union Hrm