Important Forms and Formats under The Trade Unions Act 1926

Important Forms and Formats under The Trade Unions Act 1926 (Clickhear to download the file).

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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Forms anf Format related to CONTRACT LABOUR (REGULATION AND ABOLITION)

Important Forms and Formats under Contract Labour (REGULATION AND ABOLITION) (Clickhear to download the file).

The Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970

Short note on The Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970

The Act applies: (i) to every establishment employing twenty or more contract labourers; and (ii) to every contractor who employs/employed twenty or more workmen [Sec.I(4)]. In West Bengal the number of workmen is 10 or more.

The Act provides for regulation of Contract Labour coming within it's purview. It also provides for prohibition of employment of contract labour in any process, operation of other work in any establishment by issue of a notification by the appropriate Government in the Official Gazette after consultation with Central or State Contract Labour Advisory Board as the case may be. The Act also provides for registration of establishments and licensing of contractors.

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Forms and Formats under Factories Act 1948

Important Forms and Formats under Factories Act 1948 (Click hear to download the file).

The West Bengal Factories Rules, 1958

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During the early stages of the industrialization of India, industrial laws were still in their nascent stages. The industrial arena was rather in a chaotic state. Industries could treat labourers in any ways and no one could stop them. Workers would be harassed, denied pay, healthcare, and related necessities, and welfare was out of question. Things were getting out of hand and many workers formed their own organizations to fight on their behalf. Needless to say, some workers even resorted to violence to have their needs met.

The government finally intervened and established the Factories Act in 1948. According to this act, safety, welfare and health of labourers is of utmost importance within the industry. The Act applies to all industries in India - including those in Jammu and Kashmir. The major objectives of the Act are:

1. Protect labourers from long hours of work.

2. Maintain healthy and sanitary conditions in the workplace.

3. Maintain safety of workers.

4. Maintain industrial machines operated by people so as to avoid unnecessary accidents.

5. Have industrial inspectors regularly visit industrial sites to oversee health and safety regulations.

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The West Bengal Factories Rules, 1958 (Click here to download the file).