The trade unions in india are governed by the trade union act, 1926. This act was passed with the object of protecting the trade unions registered under this act. Introduction to trade unions what is human resource. Definitions in this act 7 the appropriate government means, in relation to trade unions whose. Under the trade union act of 1926, the term is defined as any combination, whether temporary or permanent, formed primarily for the purpose of regulating the relations between workers and employers, or for imposing restrictive conditions on the condition of any trade or business and includes any federation of two or more unions. Trade union means 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. Not only were the officers of the trade unions liable for civil action for infringing contractual rights and obligations, but were also exposed to criminal proceedings. Objectives, function, formation, regulation, rights and liabilities. Trade union act, 1926 bare acts law library advocatekhoj. A copy of the rules of the trade union corrected up to the date of dispatch of this return is appended. Valid union as per trade union act, 1926 union should have minimum 7 people. According to section 9 of the act, the registrar shall issue a certificate of registration to the trade union after registration under section 8 which shall be conclusive proof that a trade union has been duly registered. Definitions chapter ii registration of trade unions 3.
Registration of trade union under trade union act 1926. A registered trade union shall not be liable in any suit or other legal proceeding in any civil court in respect of any fortuitous act done in contemplation or furtherance of a trade dispute by an agent of the trade union if it is proved that such person acted without the knowledge of, or contrary to express instructions given by the executive. General fund section 15 of the trade union act, 1926 lays down the purpose for which general fund of a registered trade union can be utilized namely 1. Be it enacted by parliament in the fiftysecond year of the republic of india as follows. An act further to amend the trade unions act, 1926. Whereas it is expedient to provide for the registration of trade unions and in certain respects to define the law relating to. Main provisions of the trade unions act, 1926 are given below. The trade union act 1926 origin and growth the growth of the trade unionism in india can be traced back to1980 when the bombay mill hands association was formed for the redressal of grievance of the bombay mill workers. Whereas it is expedient to provide for the registration of trade unions. Whereas it is expedient to provide for the registration of trade unions and in certain respects to define the law relating to registered trade unions. Whether temporary or permanent, primarily for the purpose of regulating the relations between workers and employers or between workers for imposing restrictive conditions on the conduct of any trade or business and includes the federations of two or more trade unions. Whereas it is expedient to provide for the registration of trade unions and in certain respects to define the law relating to registered trade unions 2. Discriminate against a worker on the grounds that he is a member of a union. The trade union act, 1926 total section 33 chapter 05 came into force 1st june of 1927 3.
Trade unions act,1926 pdf file chapter i preliminary. Provisions to be contained in the rules of a trade union. Introduction to trade union act 1926 part1 youtube. A trade union is an association of employees designed primarily to maintain or improve the condition of employment of its members. Trade unions act 1926 notes sovereign immunity trade union. Introduction the object of act is to provide the procedure for registration of a trade union. This act allowed unionization in both organized and unorganized sector. The payment of expenses for the administration of the trade union including audit of the accounts of. The trade unions act, 1926 provides for registration of trade unions with a view to render lawful organisation of labour to enable collective bargaining. Trade unions trade union means 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. The union cabinet on wednesday approved amendment to the trade union act, 1926, paving way for the central government to recognize trade unions.
Mode of registration 51 any seven or more members of a trade union may, by subscribing their names to the rules of the trade union and by otherwise complying with the provisions of this act with respect to registration, apply for registration of the trade union under this act. Legislation online ministry of labour and employment, india pdf of act with amendments up to act 51 of 1970 doc. A trade union shall not be entitled to registration under this act, unless the executive thereof is constituted in accordance with the provisions of this act, and the rules thereof provide for the following matters, namely. Part b of the return overleaf has been duly completed.
Provisions to be contained in the rules of a trade union 7. The trade unions act, 1926 contents introduction sections chapter i preliminary 1. An act to provide for the registration of trade unions and in certain respects to define the law relating to registered trade unions 2. By section 3 of the indian trade unions amendment act, 1964 38 of 1964 the word indian has been omitted and now it is known as the trade unions act, 1926 16 of 1926. An act to provide for the registration of trade unions and in certain respects to define the law relating to registered trade unions. This act was enacted to accord protection to the union leaders for the acts done by them in connection with the legal trade union activities. The move is expected to bring in transparency in tripartite discussions besides checking on. Statistics on trade unions are collected annually by the labour bureau of the ministry of labour, government of india. Provides for the registration of trade unions and governs aspects of the law relating to registered trade unions.
As per the latest data, released for 2012, there were 16,154 trade unions which had a combined membership of 9. Trade union means 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 for. In india, the trade union act was passed in the year 1926 which came into force on 1st june 1927. The payment of salary allowances and expenses to office bears of trade union. The law relating to the registration and protection of the trade unions is governed by the trade unions act, 1926 which came into force with effect from 1st june 1927. Hindi labour legislation for cbse ugc net july18 in labour welfare code 55 5 lessons 1 h 9 m. Any seven workers could form a trade union and seek registration to take part in collective bargaining negotiations. Before the passing of the indian trade union act, 1926, the indian workers were denied the fundamental right of freedom of association. Rights and liabilities of a registered trade union under. This handicapped the trade union movement in india. Trade unions in india are registered and file annual returns under the trade union act 1926. Union cabinet approves amendment to the 1926 trade union. Whereas it is expedient to provide for the registration of trade unions and in certain respects to. However this association could not be treated as trade union the strict sense.
Trade union act with its many variations is a stock short title used for legislation in australia, india, japan, laos, malaysia, tanzania and the united kingdom and which relates to trade unions. The trade union act, 1926 registration of trade union. Put a condition in a contract of employment preventing an employee joining a trade union. Refuse to employ a person on the grounds that he is a member of a union. The act extends to the whole of india and applies to all kinds of unions of workers and associations. Trade union act, 1926 nitya nand pandey assistant professor amity law school amity university jaipur mo. Other expenses to be specified balance at end of the year. An act to provide for the registration of trade unions and in certain respects to define the. Trade union may be defined as a continuous association of wage earners for the purposes of maintaining or improving the conditions of their working lives. It also confers on a registered trade union certain protection and privileges. The bill for an act with this short title will have been known as a trade union bill during its passage through parliament trade union acts may be a generic name either for legislation bearing that. This lesson discusses the concept and important aspects related to trade unions act, 1926 in detail. The trade union act was enacted in 1926 and it legalizes the trade unions.
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