This Slide gives a brief about Trade Union ,Objectives, Types, Functions, Problems and a few more.(Use it in P.P.T mode Only as it contains Animations , Clips and Images)

1. “We are One; as we share the Glory of our victory, so shall we
share the Pain of Our Defeat. In this way; we get Closer, we go
Stronger”
By,
David.
Sarath.

2. Trade Union
TYPES OF TRADE UNIONS
PROBLEMS
FUNCTIONS
OBJECTIVES
REASONS TO JOIN
T RADE UNIONS
Rise OF Trade
Union

3. Trade Union
“An Association of workers in one or more profession
carried on mainly for the purpose of Protecting and
advancing the members Economic interest in connection
with their daily works”
- G.D.H.COLE
George Douglas Howard Cole
an English political theorist, Economist,
Writer and Historian
(1989-1959)
Trade Union = Association Of employees
+
maintain/improve the working condition in an industry

4. “Reasons for Employees to join Trade Unions”
 Greater Bargaining Power
 Secure better working Conditions
 Minimize Discrimination
 Remove Grievances Of
Employees
June 2012: The National Mazdoor Union (NMU) gave a
strike notice to APSRTC
 Demanding : giving Employment to one member of a
deceased employee
 Ticket Issuing Machines to be provided to all
conductors
 double wages for double duties, accelerated
promotions and better facilities for the crew like
rest rooms at bus depots, stations, terminal
points and the like.

5. OBJECTIVES:
“Trade Union Act 1926 – “A Trade Union must work to protect & Promote the
interests of the workers and the conditions of their employment”
 To Defend & Improve the Income and Working Conditions Of Workers.
 To Maintain Job Security.
 To Replace Managerial Dictatorship By Workers Democracy.
 To Preserve Physical Security.
 To Protect the workers against Economic & Social Exploitation.
 To Maintain a Harmonious Relation.
“Trade Unions make sure that the workers in an
industry will get better wages and working
conditions”
“Trade Union makes sure that the workers would have a high
level of job security and they wont Un-Employed”
“Trade Union makes sure to Replace Managerial
Dictatorship By Workers Democracy, were there
is equitable rights and justice takes place, by so,
workers put their best effort & contribute more
sincerely in a democratic environment rather
than in Dictatorship”

6. Types
 Types:
 There are four main types of trade unions.
 i. Craft unions:
 These represent workers with particular skills e.g. plumbers and weavers. These workers may be
employed in a number of industries.
 ii. General unions:
 These unions include workers with a range of skills and from a range of industries. E.g.
Indian National Trade Union Congress
 iii. Industrial unions:
 These seek to represent all the workers in a particular industry, for instance, those in the rail
industry.
 iv. White collar unions:
 These unions represent particular professions, including pilots, managers, and teachers, Office
workers.

7. Functions:
 To Secure Better Wages & Better Living Conditions.
 To Provide Self-Confidence & a Feeling of Identity.
 To Take Welfare Measures to Improve the Morale Of the Workers.
 To Maintain Sincere & Discipline In Workers.
 To Protect the Workers against Victimization & Injustice of the Employers.
 To Enlarge Opportunity for Promotion & Training.

8. Problems: Internal
In-Effective Leadership
E.g. Boss
Poor Economic Condition
E.g. Recession, Deflation
Illiterate labor
E.g. Un-educated
Lack Of Unity Among the
Workers
E.g. NO-Cooperation
Migratory Character
E.g. Leaving the Union
Low Standard of Life
E.g. no comfort, Wealth
External
Non-cooperation Of
Intermediaries & Workers
E.G. No Communication
Opposition By Industrialist
E.g. Rejection Of Collective
Bargaining
Political Pressure
E.g. Threating, Intimidate
Less Legal Support

9. “Trade Union Around The WORLD”
Germany
Canada
France
Las-Vegas
India
Ukraine
London

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Union Density 1970-2010
1980 1990 2000 2010
“Trade Union through out the History of India”
Indian National Trade Union Congress – INTUC(4TH MAY 1948)
All India Trade Union Congress – AITUC(1920)
United Trade Union Congress – UTUC(April 30th 1949)
Hindu Mazdoor Sabha – HMS(1948)
Bhathiya Mazdoor Sabha – BMS(23rd July 1954)
Standing Conference Of Public Enterprise – SCOPE(1970)
ASSOCHAM – Associated Chambers OF Commerce & Industry Of India