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Unit 11: Trade Unions Act, 1926

3. The general funds of a registered trade union shall not be spent on any other objects than Notes
those specified in the Act.
4. The Trade Unions Act, 1926 has been amended from time to time and the most important
being 2000.

11.2 Authorities under Trade Union

The authorities of trade union are as follows:

11.2.1 All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC)

This National Federation was established in 1921. Ideologically it is linked with the communist
philosophy and therefore espouses a more radical approach, as compared to some of the other
federations, in attaining the workers’ interests and goals. The major objectives of AITUC are:

(a) To establish a socialist state in India and the nationalisation of the means of production,
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.

11.2.2 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.

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