This document discusses trade unions, including their purpose, principles, functions, and formation under Bangladeshi law. It outlines some problems faced by trade unions such as political influence, division, and lack of consciousness or unity among members. However, trade unions also provide prospects like ensuring fair wages and working conditions, job security, and upward communication. The conclusion states that trade unions could be an asset if driven positively, and the government should play a role in stopping unlawful activities. Recommendations include building more member awareness, unifying industrial unions, employing paid officials, and imposing stricter rules.

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Our Presentation

3. Our Presentation is
on
Problems and Prospects
Of
Trade Union

4.  A trade union or labor union is an
association of workers,
* Combination of independent workers
* Workers need to be member
* For securing economic benefits
What is Trade Union?

5. 1. Unity is strength
2. Equal pay for equal work or the same
job
3. Security of services
Principles of Trade Union

6.  To negotiate with employers
 To ensure fair wage
 To improve the work environment
 To provide adequate information
 To provide members with training
Functions of Trade Union

7.  Through a representative union
 Grievance processing in peaceful
manner
 Arbitration for unsettled disputes
 Political pressure exercised
Achieving The Objectives

8. According to the Bangladesh Labor Act,
2006,
1. Complying with the requirements
2. Proving efficiency of the application
3. Registration of the trade union
These works will be done by the Director of Labor
Formation of Trade Union

9. Collective Bargaining Agent
 Where there is only one trade union in an
establishment, that trade union shall be deemed to
be collective bargaining agent for such
establishment.
 Where there are more trade unions than one in an
establishment, the union shall arrange to elect the
collective bargaining agent through nomination of
an election commissioner among themselves.
Collective Bargaining Agent

10.  The agent is entitled to
◦ Undertake collective bargaining
◦ Represent all or any of the workers
◦ Give notice of and declare a strike, in case of
emergency.
Collective Bargaining Agent

11. Participation Committee
 Bangladesh Labour Federation
 Bangladesh Jatiyo Sramik Federation (BJSF)
 Bangladesh Sramik Federation (BSF)
 Bangladesh Free Trade Union Congress
 Bangladesh Ganotantrik Sramik Federation
 Bangladesh Jatiyo Sramik League
 Bangladesh Jatiyo Sramik Jote
Names of Trade Union

12. Garment’s Profile
Name Sicily Garments Ltd Binni Garments Ltd. Zenith Fashions Ltd.
Address 54/8, West Madertek,
Madertek, Bashaboo, Dhaka-
1214.
164/1, South Kamalapur,
Dhaka-1214.
60/D, Purana Paltan,
Dhaka-1000.
Founder S. Monjur Morshed Lutfur Rahman Md. Shahidullah
Founded 2001 1986
No. of Employees
(approximately)
350-400 180-200
Mobile 01711593183 01911385589 01711561936
Website www.sicilygarments ltd.com www.binnigarments
ltd.com
www.zenithfashions
ltd.songzog.com
E-mail sicily@dhaka.net binni01@agnionline.com lishahi@ragers.com

13.  Political Influence
- most trade unions are involved
- for illegal purposes
- dishonoring the management
 Division of Trade Union
- different purpose
- unsolved disputes
Problems of Trade Union

14.  Reduced Punishment
- though interference of trade union
- less punishment/ no punishment
- increases crime
Problems of Trade Union

15.  Lack of Consciousness
- because of lack of education
- about legal rights
- about their duties
 Lack of Unity
- for political influence
- separated trade unions
Problems of Trade Union

16.  Financial Problems
- low subscription rate
- large amount of unpaid dues
- no proper staff and organization to
collect the subscription
Problems of Trade Union

17.  Getting Proper Wages
- through collective bargaining
- economic security
 Favorable Working Condition
- by satisfying workers
- increasing productivity
 Better Policies
- sharing ideas with the
management
Prospects of Trade Union

18.  Restraining Unfavorable Management
- stopping illogical actions
- by taking initiative
 Job Security
- no employees removed without
any reasonable cause
- helps pay attention to work
Prospects of Trade Union

19.  Upward Communication
- communicates the members’
views and ideas
- shares their frustrations
 Recognition of Work
- helps getting promotions and
economic facilities
 Positive Political Influence
- putting pressure to gain rights
Prospects of Trade Union

20.  Building Cordial Relationship
- works as mediator between the
employees and employers
- solving problems easily
 Motivated Workers
- getting such facilities
- makes them proactive to their
responsibilities
Prospects of Trade Union

21.  At last we can see,
- in Bangladesh, the environment which is
needed for establishing an effective trade union is not
available.
- but if it is driven positively, the workers may
become the golden asset for our country.
- so, I think, the government should play a
positive and significant role to stop unethical and
unlawful activities of trade union for the betterment
and development of our country.
Conclusion

22.  They may build more consciousness
through experts about their legal rights and
duties for the organization and for the
country.
 They may operate one trade union for one
industry.
 They may employ paid union official to
evaluate the demands of workers
 The government may impose effective and
strict rules and regulations
Recommendations