RECENT TRENDS IN TRADE UNION IN

INDIA
Presented by-:

Heena Talwar
MBA-III
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WHAT IS TRADE UNION

A trade union is an organised group of workers. Its main goal is to protect and advance the interests of its members A union often negotiates agreements with employers on pay and conditions. It may also provide legal and financial advice, sickness benefits and education facilities to its members Trade unions aim to represent the interests of people at work and negotiate with employers for better terms and conditions for their members

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Types of industrial action that can be taken by trade unions

Strike Work to rule Go slow Picketing Overtime ban

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Present Position
12 Central Organizations

Few Organizations are: 1. Indian National Trade Union Congress 2. Hind Mazdoor Sabha 3. United Trade Union Congress 4. All India Trade Union Congress 5. National labor Organization 6. Bhartiya Mazdoor Babha 7. Trade Union Congress Committee
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Recent trends in trade union

Trade Unions -

Politics
Multiplicity of trade unions Working patterns Role of trade unions in industrial dispute

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Trade Unions - Politics

Strong nexus between trade unions and politics in India
Politicians need the support of the masses. Working people being strong vote banks, political parties depend on trade unions. Trade unions feel that if they are aligned to some political party (particularly the ruling party), they will be better able to defend their interests.

Problem: Trade unions become fragmented whenever there is fragmentation in political parties So now unions are keeping themselves distant from political parties.
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Multiple unions/ independent unions

Multiple unions are mainly the result of political outsiders wanting

to establish unions of their own,

with a view to increasing their political influence. There should be One union in one Industry.

Independent unions- unions at each

level of organisation
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Working patterns
Traditional working patterns have declined. Many people now work part-time or freelance or on short term contracts.

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What is the role of trade unions in industrial disputes?

Most 'collective bargaining' takes place quietly and agreements are quickly reached by the union and the employer. Occasionally disagreements do occur and the two sides cannot agree. In these cases the union may decide to take industrial action. Industrial action takes different forms. It could mean an over time ban, a work-to-rule or a strike. There are strict laws which unions have to follow when they take industrial action. A strike is only called as a last resort. Strikes are often in the news but are rare. Both sides have a lot to lose. Employers lose income because of interruptions to production or services. Employees lose their salaries and may find that their jobs are at risk. Usually employers and employees will go to some lengths to avoid the costs of strike action to both groups. The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) is often used to help find a solution to a dispute which is acceptable to both sides.
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Some issues before trade unions

Child labour Trade union rights Discrimination Forced labour

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Trade union movement

trade union movement - an organized attempt by workers to improve their status by united action or the leaders of this movement

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Positive Trends in Trade Unions Movement

Unions are becoming substantially matured, responsive and realistic in their thinking and action. Discussions among trade union circles are on issues like productivity, TQM, technology, MNCs, competitions, exports and alike. In many leading companies (Telco, Philips, Voltas, Siemens, Hindustan Lever, Blue Star etc.) there are unions, but are not affected by political parties Depoliticisation of Unions.
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Few suggestions for trade unions

One Union in One Industry Paid Union Officials Development of Leadership from Within Recognition of Trade Unions

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CONCLUSION
Trade Union is an important factor of the current society, as it safeguards the basic interest and needs of both the employees as well as employers, by giving better terms and conditions of employment, secured jobs, better wages, favorable working environment which in turn leads to desired profitability.

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