Welfare activities by the Trade Unions The Indian Trade Union movement‚ in general‚ has so far neither the will nor the ability to undertake the welfare work. The biggest limitations in the case of trade union is of course lack of funds. One of the oldest worker’s organization of the country i.e Textile Labour Association‚ Ahmedabad has organized a number of social and welfare activities for the benefits of its members. The main activities of trade unions is to ensure adequate wages‚ secure
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5 Trade Union Development UNIT 4 TRADE UNION DEVELOPMENT and Functions AND FUNCTIONS Objectives After going through this unit‚ you should be able to understand: l the growth and development of trade unions in India‚ and l the functions and problems of trade unions. Structure 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Origin and Growth of Trade Unions 4.3 Development of Trade Unions in India 4.4 Indian Unions Today 4.5 The Trade Unions Act: Legal Framework for Trade Unions 4.6 Functions of Trade Unions 4.7 Strengthening
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Economic and monetary union was a recurring ambition for the European Union from the late 1960s onwards because it promised stability and an environment for higher growth and employment. However‚ a variety of political and economic obstacles barred the way. Weak political commitment‚ divisions over economic priorities and turbulence in international markets all played their role in frustrating progress towards EMU. Despite these obstacles‚ the second half of the 20th century saw a constant
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National Unions‚ collaborations of trade unions created to be even more effective than the local unions. The National Labor Union in 1866 managed to establish an eight hour work day in 1868 for federal employees. However‚ it fell apart in 1873 and an economic depression swept across the nation. The first large national labor organization to become popular was the Noble and Holy Order of the Knights of Labor. It was founded in 1869 by garment workers in Philadelphia who believed that one union of skilled
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Case 1: Union Organization List and explain the steps in organizing a union drive. Provide one reference from the internet on a real life union organization drive. The first step in forming a union would be to find out from a few close‚ trusted co-workers if they would be interested in a forming a union at the workplace. By first gaging interest and support‚ you can then contact your local union representative. A union representative will be able to form a committee of trusted and employees to
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The European Union The European Union (EU) is a unique economic and political union of 7 member states which are located primarily in Europe. Its capital is Brussels. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community‚ formed by the Inner Six countries‚ which were France‚ Italy‚ West Germany‚ Luxembourg‚ Belgium and the Netherlands‚ in 1951 and 1958 respectively. In the intervening years the community and its successors have grown size by
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Trade Unions had struggled to achieve the freedom to exist in the early stages of the industrial revolution. Provide a critical account of their early developments‚ noting some of the major changes in their formation and character. A trade union can be described as an organization of workers who have banded together to achieve common goals in key areas and working conditions. They were established around the early eighteenth century and membership was low and most were from within crafting industries
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Pros and Cons of the European Union Do you think it is useful to join into a union especially the European Union to strengthen their economic positions? The question could be simple to answer but an individual must look much deeper into the situation. For instance‚ what are the pros and cons of joining a union? The European Union has many pros but also many cons. The European Union was formed in February 1992 with the signing of the Maastricht Treaty. It consist of originally twelve members
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Changing Landscape of Unions BUS 372 Janet Fiorentino Labor unions are formed by employees. The employees want better benefits and wages. In some cases they want better working conditions. There are many different needs for an employee to join a union. Over the years the use of unions have become less and less. Owing primarily to the inroads of changing technology and the resulting employment decline‚ as well as to changing market demands affecting manufacturing
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Joseph Stalin (1878-1953) was a powerful Communist leader in the early years of the Soviet Union. Stalin was a dictator leader who terrorized the Russian citizens and sent many people to prisons and labour camps. Born into poverty‚ Stalin became involved into revolutionary politics‚ as well as criminal activities as a young man. After leader Vladimir Lenin (1870-1924) died‚ Stalin outmanoeuvred his rivals in the party to oversee the party. Forcing rapid industrialization of Russia and collectivization
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