TARDE UNION

CHAPTER 5

-RAVI PRAKASH TIWARI -RAJESH KUMAR -RINI ROBINSON -RACHNA GUPTA -RUPENDRA KUMAR PATEL -RAHUL SINGH RATHORE

Trade Unionism
Trade union is an organization of workers or employees that is formed mainly to negotiate with employers on various employment related issues.
Trade unionism initially grown in order to
1. Respond to a clear demarcation between capital and labour 2. Laissez faire policy of the State in matters relating to labour and capital 3. Provide bargaining power to workers

Theories
Revolutionary Theory : ownership based Industrial Democracy : rights based Business Theory : economic power of worker Socio- Psychological Theory : belongingness

PRINCIPLES ARE UNITY- Unity is strength. EQUALITY- Should not be discriminated any employee in terms of Caste Creed Sex, etc With regards to pay-

ContSECURITYAn employee must be safe in terms of Employment

WHY SHOULD EMPLOYEES JOIN TRADE UNION

1-To be able to improve bargaining power 2-For the ventilation of working grievances 3-For an information medium

CONT 4- To protect unexpected economic needs 5- To satisfy social needs 6- For securing power

8/29/2012

TOOLS OF TRADE UNIONISM

Mutual Insurance Collective Bargaining Legal Enactment

Direct Action

8/29/2012

Free template from www.brainybetty.com

TYPES OF STRIKES:
Sit-in/Work-in Strike Pen Down Strike Wild-Cat/Walk-Out Strike Picketing Boycott Work to rule/Go Slow Mass Insubordination Gherao

8/29/2012

LINK BETWEEN POLITICS AND TRADE UNIONS

There is a link between politics and unionism The politically committed members account for 15-20 per cent of total membership in a union Political parties and unions works in close cooperation.

10

OBJECTIVES OF TRADE UNION

ENSURE SECURITY OF WORKERSIn terms ofContinuous employment of workers

Prevention from retrenchment

Prevention from layoffs and lockouts

Restrictions on fire or dismissal or discharge

OBTAIN BETTER ECONOMIC RETURNS

Wage hike at periodic intervals
Bonus at higher rates

Allowances
Subsidized canteen Transport facilities

IMPROVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND WELFARE MEASURES

Better workplace, Ventilation, Lighting, Safety
Healthcare, sanitation, Welfare measures for working ladies

Maternity facilities, Childrens education,

Housing insurance, Less pollution, Social-security scheme Old-age covers- like pension plans

SECURE POWER TO INFLUENCE MANAGEMENT

Workers participation in management Role of unions in policy decisions affecting workers

Decision making

SECURE POWER TO INFLUENCE GOVERNMENT Influence government for passing labour legislations that improves working conditions, safety, welfare security and retire benefits for workers and their dependents. Curbing the power of punishment by employer Seeking redress of grievances

RIGHTS OF TRADE UNION

The International Labour Organization (ILO) recognized the Right of Association through the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize Convention . Many countries have not ratified this convention

CONT Right to draw up constitution and rules To elect their representative in full freedom To organize the administration To formulating the programmes

10/8/2012\

CONT Workers and employers organization shall not be liable to be dissolved or suspended by administrative authority Rights to use funds entitled to trade union.

Function of trade union

1. Militant function a. Economic interests. b. Social. c. Policy. d. Redress inequality.

Contd..
2. Fraternal function a. Enhance professional status. b. Research. c. Education. d. Welfare.

Features of Essential Trade Union

Trade union should be internally democratic and have a strong leadership who exhibit a responsibility towards their members Committed to promote industrial peace and harmony Inclined towards collective bargaining that is collaborative and not competitive Possess financial security and Adaptable to change

Classification of Trade Union

BY PURPOSE a) Regulatory Unions b) Reformist Unions c) Revolutionary Unions a) b) c) d) BY MEMBERSHIP Craft Unions Staff Unions Industrial Unions General Unions