Showing posts with label The Trade unions Act 1926. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Trade unions Act 1926. Show all posts
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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.
