• Trade Unions Act 1926.

Why the Trade Unions Exist ?

 Unions are usually formed for the purpose of securing

improvement in pay, benefits, working conditions through
collective bargaining.

 To achieve their objectives which can’t be fulfilled (or)

achieved individually. So, they group together and form
unions.
 Evolution of Trade Unions

 Because of Industrial development since 1st World War Trade

Unions Estb. In India.

 At that time N.M. Lokkande led the Labour Movement. (to

increase wages) and Formed Bombay Mill Hands Association

 AITUC formed after this and led by Lala Lajpat Rai.

 N.M. Joshi moved resolution in CLA in 1921 (Registration and

Protection of Trade Unions in India)
 Trade Union

 Acc. To G.D.H. Cole trade union means “ An association of

workers in one or more professions- An association carried on
mainly for the purpose of protecting and advancing the members
economic interests in connection with daily work.”
Features of Trade Unions
 Achieving higher wages and better working and living
conditions for the members.

 Protecting the members against victimization and injustice

of the employers.

 To protect the right of to be consulted on all the matters

affecting the workers interest.
Functions of Trade Unions
Acc. to National Commission on Labour

some functions are..

 To secure for workers fair wages, Tenure and improve condition

of service.

 To enlarge opportunities for promotion and training.

 To provide educational, cultural facilities.

 To promote the individual and collective welfare.

 Trade Union Act, 1926

The Act consists of 5 Chapters (33 sections)

 1. Preliminary

 2. Registration of Trade Unions

 3. Rights and liabilities of Registered Trade Unions

 4. Regulations

 5. Penalties and Procedures

 Trade Union Act, 1926
 It came into force from 1st June 1927.

 Acc. to Indian Trade Union Act,1926

“ 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 ”.
Chapter – 1 : Preliminary

 Short Title, Extent and Commencement

 Definitions
Chapter – 2 : Registration of Trade Unions
 Appointment of Registrars.
 Mode of Registration.
 Application for registration.
 Provisions to be contained in the rule of a Trade Union.
 Power to call for further particulars and to require alteration of
name. (Powers of Registrar )
 Registration.
 Certificate of registration.
 Cancellation of registration.
 Appeal.
 Registered office.
 Incorporation of registered Trade Unions. (Benefits)
Chapter – 3 : Rights and liabilities of registered trade
unions
 Objects on which general funds may be spent.
 Constitution of a separate fund of political purposes.
 Criminal conspiracy in the trade disputes.
 Immunity from civil suit in certain cases.
 Right to inspect books of Trade Unions.
 Rights to minors to membership of Trade Unions.
 Disqualification of office bearers of Trade Union
 Proportion of office-bearers to be connected with the industry.
 Change of name.
 Amalgamation of Trade Union.
 Dissolution.
 Returns.
Chapter – 4 : Regulations

 Power to make Regulations

 Publication of Regulations
Chapter – 5 : Penalties and Procedure
 Failure to submit returns.

 Supplying false information regarding

Trade Unions.

 Cognizance of offences.
Key Points in Trade Union Act,1926
 Registration of Trade Unions

 Rights and Liabilities of Registered Trade Unions

 Appointment of Office Bearers

 Change the Name and Registered Address

 Dissolution of Trade Union

 Amalgamation of Trade Union

Some Questions:

 Who can be a member of Trade Union?

 Why Trade Unions affiliated to Political parties?

 Election Process (Secret Ballet/ check off)?

 Where office would be? (inside/ outside)

What is the Difference between Registered
and Recognised Trade Unions?

 Registered Trade Union: Recognised by the Government.

It can acquire or hold the Movable and immovable
Property, can enter into a contract, sue others.

 Recognised Trade Union: Recognised by the

Management. Some benefits given by the Management.
Trade Union Act, 1926
Central Trade Union Organizations in India
 AICCTU - All India Central Council of Trade Unions
 AITUC - All India Trade Union Congress
 AIUTUC - All India United Trade Union Centre
 BMS - Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (largest)
 CITU - Centre of Indian Trade Unions
 HMS - Hind Mazdoor Sabha
 INTUC - Indian National Trade Union Congress
 LPF - Labour Progressive Federation
 NFITU - National Front of Indian Trade Unions
 SEWA - Self Employed Women's Association
 TUCC - Trade Union Coordination Centre
 UTUC - United Trade Union Congress
Problems of Trade Unions in India

 Political Control

 Lack of Financial Resources

 Multiple Unions

 Lack of Leadership

 Inter Union Rivalries

 Lack of Unity