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Trade Union

Presented by Kavita N. Khadse

Definition Functions of trade unions

Movements in Indian trade unions


Characteristic features of Indian trade unions

Trade Union
Definitions A trade union is a continuous association of wage earners for the purpose of maintaining & improving the conditions of their working lives.

Trade union are voluntary organisations of workers formed to promote and protect their interest by collective action.

Trade union: Functions

Basic Function Economic Function

Welfare Function
Legal Function

Trade union movement


1918-22 Russian Revolution International Labour organisation (ILO) All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) Swaraj Moment 1922-34 AITUC was brought into existence Trade Union Act 1926
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Progress of trade union 1927-34


year No. of Reg. Trade Union 29 104 131 191 Union Submitting Returns 28 90 121 160 Membership of union submitting Return 1,00,619 2,42,355 2,35,693 2,08,071

1927-28 1929-30 1931-32 1933-34

1937-45 Trade union strength grew, in terms of membership from 3,90,112 to 8,59,388. 1947-futher AITUC splits into INTUC-Indian national trade union congress in may 1947 HMS-Hind mazdoor sabha in Dec.1948 UTUC-United trade union congress in Jan. 1949. Further Splits into various unions
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Characteristics features of Indian Trade Union

Political Unionism Multi unionism and Trade Union Rivalry Low membership Unsound Finance Absence of welfare activities Dominance of outside leadership, etc.

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