(a) whether the Government are contemplating to restrict the
membership of the Trade Unions only to the serving Government
employees; and
(b) if so, the time by which final decision is likely to be
taken in this regard?
(a) whether the Government are contemplating to restrict the
membership of the Trade Unions only to the serving Government
employees; and
(b) if so, the time by which final decision is likely to be
taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI MUNI LALL)
(a) & (b): Certain amendments were made in the Trade Unions
Act, 1926, vide the Trade Unions (Amendment) Act, 2001 (31 of
2001). The provisions of this Act have been enforced, vide
notification dated 09.01.2002.
In terms of amendments made, a Trade Union will now
require at least 10 per cent or 100 workmen, whichever is less,
subject to minimum of seven persons, engaged or employed in the
establishment or industry with which it is connected, as its
members for registration of a Trade Union, and for continuation
of the Trade Union at all times.
The provisions of this Act are applicable to workmen
employed in the departmental undertakings of the Central
Government and also to workmen employed in other establishments
or industries.