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Sajal Sachdeva
Sajal Sachdeva

This document discusses trade unions, including their definition, functions, role in India, and regulation. It provides objectives for a lecture on trade unions, noting they can be beneficial if responsible but harmful if irresponsible. The functions of trade unions are outlined as protecting worker rights and welfare. Social responsibilities and factors in the growth of the Indian trade union movement are examined. Limitations facing Indian trade unions include limited representation, multiple unions, and political infiltration. Trade unions are regulated by the Indian Trade Unions Act regarding registration.

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Amity Business School 1
Amity Business School 2 Amity Business School MICROECONOMICTHEORY AND APPLICATIONS IV Credit Units: 03 Module I: Market for factor Inputs
Amity Business School Objectives of the Lecture 1) To understand the extended concepts of Factor Market Studied in 3rd Sem. 2) To understand role of trade unions. 3) To establish an argument in favour or against trade unions. 4) To know role of trade union in rising wages of labours in different markets. 5) Quiz to assess the understanding of the concept. 3
Amity Business School Issue to be discussed Responsible trade unions would be beneficial to the workers, business and the society, irresponsible trade unions could be harmful to all. 4
Amity Business School Definition Trade union means any combination, whether temporary or permanent, formed primarily for the purpose of regulating the relations between workmen and employers, or between workmen and workmen, or between employers and employers, or for imposing restrictive conditions on the conduct of any trade or business, and includes any federation of two or more trade unions. - Francis Cherunilam 5
Amity Business School Functions of Trade Unions Trade unions are intended to protect the rights and enhance the welfare of the members in particular and of the working class in general. According to the National Commission on Labour (NCL), the important functions of the trade unions are: 6
Amity Business School Continue 1. To secure for workers fair wages. 2.To safeguard security of tenure and improve conditions of service. 3.To improve opportunities for promotion and training. 4.To improve working and living conditions. 5.To provide for educational, cultural and recreational facilities. 7
Amity Business School Continue 6. To co-operate in and facilitate technological advance by broadening the understanding of workers of its underlying issues. 7. To promote identity of interests of the workers with their industry. 8. To offer responsive co-operation in improving levels of production and productivity, discipline and high standard of quality. 9. To promote individual and collective welfare. 8
Amity Business School Social Responsibilities of Trade Unions 1. Promotion of national integration; 2.Generally influencing the socio-economic policies of the community through active participation in their formulation at various levels; and 3.Instilling in their members a sense of responsibility towards industry and the community. 9
Amity Business School Trade Union Movement in India The following factors helped the growth of trade union movement of India: 1. World War I 2. Influence of Political Leaders 3. The ILO 4. The Russian Revolution 5. The Trade Unions Act 10
Amity Business School Limitations and Problems of Trade Unionism in India The trade union movement in India suffers from a number of limitations and problems. Important among them are the following: 1.Limited Representation 2. Small-size and Increasing Number 3. Multiplicity of Unions 4. Inter-Union and Intra-Union Rivalries 11
Amity Business School Continue 5.Political Infiltration 6.Outside Leadership 7. Low Funds 8. Low Income 9. Illiteracy 10. Lack of Integrity 11. Unhealthy Attitude of Employers 12
Amity Business School Trade unions in India are regulated by the Indian Trade Unions Act, 1926, amended from time to time. Registration of Unions Any seven or more members of a trade union may, by subscribing their names to the rules of the trade union and otherwise complying with the provisions of this Act with respect to registration, apply for the registration of the trade union under this Act. 13

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  • 2. Amity Business School 2 Amity Business School MICROECONOMICTHEORY AND APPLICATIONS IV Credit Units: 03 Module I: Market for factor Inputs
  • 3. Amity Business School Objectives of the Lecture 1) To understand the extended concepts of Factor Market Studied in 3rd Sem. 2) To understand role of trade unions. 3) To establish an argument in favour or against trade unions. 4) To know role of trade union in rising wages of labours in different markets. 5) Quiz to assess the understanding of the concept. 3
  • 4. Amity Business School Issue to be discussed Responsible trade unions would be beneficial to the workers, business and the society, irresponsible trade unions could be harmful to all. 4
  • 5. Amity Business School Definition Trade union means any combination, whether temporary or permanent, formed primarily for the purpose of regulating the relations between workmen and employers, or between workmen and workmen, or between employers and employers, or for imposing restrictive conditions on the conduct of any trade or business, and includes any federation of two or more trade unions. - Francis Cherunilam 5
  • 6. Amity Business School Functions of Trade Unions Trade unions are intended to protect the rights and enhance the welfare of the members in particular and of the working class in general. According to the National Commission on Labour (NCL), the important functions of the trade unions are: 6
  • 7. Amity Business School Continue 1. To secure for workers fair wages. 2.To safeguard security of tenure and improve conditions of service. 3.To improve opportunities for promotion and training. 4.To improve working and living conditions. 5.To provide for educational, cultural and recreational facilities. 7
  • 8. Amity Business School Continue 6. To co-operate in and facilitate technological advance by broadening the understanding of workers of its underlying issues. 7. To promote identity of interests of the workers with their industry. 8. To offer responsive co-operation in improving levels of production and productivity, discipline and high standard of quality. 9. To promote individual and collective welfare. 8
  • 9. Amity Business School Social Responsibilities of Trade Unions 1. Promotion of national integration; 2.Generally influencing the socio-economic policies of the community through active participation in their formulation at various levels; and 3.Instilling in their members a sense of responsibility towards industry and the community. 9
  • 10. Amity Business School Trade Union Movement in India The following factors helped the growth of trade union movement of India: 1. World War I 2. Influence of Political Leaders 3. The ILO 4. The Russian Revolution 5. The Trade Unions Act 10
  • 11. Amity Business School Limitations and Problems of Trade Unionism in India The trade union movement in India suffers from a number of limitations and problems. Important among them are the following: 1.Limited Representation 2. Small-size and Increasing Number 3. Multiplicity of Unions 4. Inter-Union and Intra-Union Rivalries 11
  • 12. Amity Business School Continue 5.Political Infiltration 6.Outside Leadership 7. Low Funds 8. Low Income 9. Illiteracy 10. Lack of Integrity 11. Unhealthy Attitude of Employers 12
  • 13. Amity Business School Trade unions in India are regulated by the Indian Trade Unions Act, 1926, amended from time to time. Registration of Unions Any seven or more members of a trade union may, by subscribing their names to the rules of the trade union and otherwise complying with the provisions of this Act with respect to registration, apply for the registration of the trade union under this Act. 13
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