The Trade unions Act 1926

Short note on The Trade Unions Act 1926

What is the Indian Trade Union Act of 1926?

The Trade Unions Act was passed 1926 as the Indian Trade Union Act. A new version of the act called the Trade Unions Act was passed in 1982. The Act makes provisions for:

a. Terms and conditions required for trade unions to become officially registered.

b. Responsibilities expected from a registered trade union.

c. Rights and liabilities of registered trade unions.

Objectives of Indian Trade Union Act of 1926:

i. A minimum of 10% of the labour workforce, or 100 workers are required to form a trade union.

ii. Resolve disputes among trade unions through voluntary arbitration.

iii. A trade union can be registered within a period of sixty days after formalities. Additionally, if the registry of a trade union expires, it can be renewed after sis months.

iv. 50% of the officers in a trade union must be employed in the corresponding industry. The new percentage is 75%.

v. Trade unions must appoint a registrar who shall report trade union activities and membership to the State and Central government.

Provisions of Indian Trade Union Act of 1926:

1. Definition.

2. Registration of Trade Unions.

3. Liabilities and duties of registered trade unions.

4. Privileges and rights of registered trade unions.

5. Amalgamation and dissolution of trade unions.

6. Submission of returns.

7. Penalties and fines.

8. Power to make regulations.

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