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powerful
factor in the contemporary system of
production and
distribution of goods and services.
Modern industrialization has paved the way for
trade
unions.
They are now exercising a strong influence
Origin(Background)
Though attempts have been made to trace the
Origin(Background)
Trade unionism grew as one of the most
Origin(Background)
Individual dispensability and collective
philosophy
The government policy of Laissez faire(a doctrine
Origin(Background)
The worker lacked bargaining power as seller
Origin(Background)
Discontent was brewing.
Liberal Democratic and revolutionary
FORMATIVE STAGES
Trade Union had to pass through a very difficult
occasional acceptance.
FORMATIVE STAGES
Employers were forced to accommodate,
FORMATIVE STAGES
The desired state is the Fusion Stagein
DEFINITION
According to Webb ,a trade union is a continuous
DEFINITION
A more recent and non-legislative definition of
a union is:
An organisation of workers acting collectively
Classification of trade
unions
Classification based on ideologyRevolutionary unions-Believe in destruction of
Classification of trade
unions
Uplift Unions-They advocate extensive reforms
well beyond the area of working condition,i.e,
change in taxation system, elimination of
poverty,etc
Classification based on
Trade
Many unions have representation and
jurisdiction based on the trades they present.
-the most narrow in membership is the craft
union
-such as carpentry/pipe fitting /clerical work.
-not common in India and Sri Lanka.
In India and Sri Lanka the range of workers
Classification based on
Unions representing workers employed on the
Trade
production floor or outdoor trades such as in
construction work, are called blue collar unions.
-Those employees in shops and offices and who are
not in management grades and perform clerical
and allied functions are called white collar workers.
Trade unions may be categorised on the basis of
Classification based on
Closed Shop:Where management and union
agreement
agree that the union has the sole responsibility
and authority for recruitment of workers.
-The Taft Hartley Act of 1947 bans closed Shop
agreement in USA.
-still exists in painting and construction
trades/also called Hiring Hall.
Union Shop: All new recruits have to join
Classification based on
agreement
Preferential shop: When union member is given
preference in filling a vacancy
Maintenance Shop: There is no compulsory
Classification based on
Agency Shop: In terms of the agreement
agreement
between management and union
-a non union member has to pay the union a
compulsory/obligatory
-In such organisation there is no union.Least
desirable form for unions.
More usual in west than on the Indian
subcontinent.
Theoretical Perspective
TRADE UNIONS - THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS AND
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Theoretical Perspective
We will assess the significance and the
movement.
-The Theory is based on Adam Smiths theory of
labour value.
- its short run purpose is to eliminate competition
among labour
-the ultimate purpose is to overthrow capitalist
businessman.
-Trade union is a pure and simple class struggle
company unionism.
-the latter is excessively dependent on the
company for its (the unions )survival
subtypes
1.Focusing on socialist (unionism) ideals
2.Quasi anarchy 9unionism through
strikes,sabotage and violence.
Predatory unionism : such unions are
leadership based.