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Unit 10: Trade Unions Act, 1926

(a) To establish a socialist state in India and the nationalisation of the means of production, Notes
distribution and exchanges as far as possible.
(b) To improve the economic and social conditions of the working class, by securing better
terms and conditions of employment.
(c) To safeguard and promote the workers’ right to free speech, freedom of association and
assembly and the right to strike.

Example: For the furtherance of these objectives the means to be adopted by AITUC are
to be legitimate, peaceful and democratic, viz, legislation, education, mass meeting, negotiations,
demonstrations and as a last resort, the staging of a strike.

Notes Membership and Finance

The sources of funds are:
1. An annual contribution of ` 15 for unions with 500 members and less;
2. Affiliation fees at the rate of 5 paise per member with a minimum of ` 20 for unions
with a membership above 500;

3. A delegate fee of ` 12 per delegate; and
4. Any other levy which may be fixed by a two-thirds majority of the General Council.
The levy is fixed at the rate of ` 5 per 1000 members.

10.2.2 Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)

This union was organised in 1947 with active support and encouragement from Congress
leaders. It wanted to bring about a peaceful and non-violent solution to industrial disputes. It
seeks to establish a society in which there is an opportunity for the development of individuals
and the eradication of anti-social concentration of power in any form and therefore to nationalise
industry. The main objectives are:
(a) To ensure full employment.

(b) To secure greater participation of workers in the management of enterprises.
(c) To secure complete organisation of all categories of workers including agricultural
labour.

(d) Organise workers on an industry-wise basis.
(e) To improve the conditions at work and to provide various social security measures.
(f) To develop among the workers a sense of responsibility towards industry and the
community.

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Caution The means to be adopted for the furtherance of these objectives are to be peaceful
through due process of law and negotiations.

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