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    Trade Union

    1
    Trade Union in General

    It is formed with a view to improve


    Generally trade union is an
    the condition of workers in the
    organization of workers.
    organization and in society.

    Trade Union

    Trade Union is a major Actor in Trade Union bridges the relationship


    modern Industrial Relation system between workers and workers and
    who represents employees’. also between workers and employers.

    2
    Theoretical Perspectives of
    Trade Union
    According to Edwin B. Flippo- “Trade union is an organization of workers
    formed to promote, protect and improve through collective action, the
    social, economic and political interests of its members.”

    Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969 defines trade union as- “any


    combination of workmen or employers formed primarily for the purpose of
    regulating the relation between workmen and employers or between
    workmen and workmen or between employers and employers or for
    imposing restrictive conditions on the conduct of any trade or business.”

    Therefore a trade union can be defined as an association of employees’ with


    a common interest who represent themselves collectively to regulate their
    workplace relationship with the management.

    3
    The Recent Global
    Union Trend (contd)
    The union participation is decreasing rapidly since last decade:

    Industrial shift – manufacturing to service


    Occupational shift – labour intensive to knowledge based
    Employment – students, migrants, female, minority, part-time,
    casual, contract
    Government policies – hostile laws and regulations
    Managerial prerogative - Anti-collectivist strict managerial practice,
    government’s support
    Unions themselves – societal perspective, unions’ own mistakes

    4
    Nature of Trade Union in
    Bangladesh
    Trade Unions are subdivided into different parts and their internal
    collision forbids them to unite and be stronger.
    Trade Union in Bangladesh are highly politicized.
    Trade Union in BD are structurally and financially very weak.
    Most of the union leaders are self-centered, less knowledgeable and
    autocratic in nature hence it impacts on the effectively of trade union.
    General workers have little faith in the integrity of trade union leaders.

    5
    What Trade Union Deals With!!

    Societal Liability- it is expected that


    unions will work in a way that will
    not hamper the economic and
    social environment.
    Unionism- it should focus on the
    unity of the workers in the
    particular business industry.
    Workers class interest- trade
    unions reflect the class of people
    with a view to ensure common
    interest.
    Welfare Activity- Trade Union’s
    focus should not only to consider
    employees’ welfare but also overall
    development of employment
    issues.

    6
    Trade Union Structures in
    Bangladesh

    Trade
    Union

    Industrial National
    Basic Union
    Federations Federations

    Industrial Union- Ex-Jute , Garment, Footwear Industry etc


    Craft Union- Skilled workers from different Industry
    Blue Color Union- Unskilled laborers, physical workers
    White Color Union- Skilled laborers, knowledge based workers
    CBA Union- Collective Bargaining Agents

    Mixed Union- Both blue collar & White collar job holders 7
    Bangladeshi Employee Trade
    Unions
    Sramik Karmachari Oykeya Parisad (SKOP) – Peak body
    Workers Representation and Welfare Committee (WRWC)
    Jatiya Sramik Federation Bangladesh (JSFB)
    Jatiya Sramik Federation (JSF)
    Jatiya Sramik League (JSL)
    Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Sramik (BJSD)
    Bangladesh Sanjukta Sramik Federation (BSSF)
    Bangladesh Trade Union Kendra (BTUK)
    Bangladesh Labour Federation (BLF)
    Bangladesh Free Trade Union Congress (BFTUC)
    Bangladesh Sramik Federation (BSF)
    Bangladesh Mukta Sramik Federation (BMSF)
    Bangladesh Jatiya Sramik Federation (BJSF)
    Bangladesh Jatiya Sramik Jote (BJSJ)

    8
    Employers Associations

    Federation of Bangladeshi Chamber of Commerce and Industries


    (FBCCI) – Peak Body
    Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCA)
    Bangladesh Employers Federation (BEF)
    Bangladesh Garments Manufacturing and Exporters Association
    (BGMEA)
    Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA)
    Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association
    (BKMEA)
    Bangladesh Jute Mills Association (BJMA)
    Bangladesh Finished Leather, Leather goods and Footwear Exporters
    Association

    9
    Legal Framework of Trade Union in
    BD
    The Constitution of Bangladesh provides the basic legal foundation
    for formation of organizations by workers and employers.
    The main statutory framework for such organizations is the
    Bangladesh Labor Act 2006.
    The Act recognizes both right of workers to join trade unions and the
    right of employers to join associations
    Section 176 of the Bangladesh Labor Act 2006 provides that every
    worker has the right to constitute a trade union and to join an
    association of their choosing.
    However, the Act does not cover home workers, EPZs, public sector
    workers and agricultural workers.
    In order to be registered, a trade union must have a minimum
    membership of 30 per cent of the total number of workers
    employed in any establishment or group of establishments in which it
    is formed.
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    Legal Framework of Trade Union in BD
    (contd)

    Bangladesh Labor Act 2006 (section 195) states that it does not
    explicitly authorize an employer to require that a person appointed to
    managerial posts cease to be a member or officer of a trade union.
    Section 183 of the Act states that a group of establishments should be
    considered as one establishment for the purpose of formation of trade
    union.
    As a requirement of formation of trade union, the Act prescribes
    election of officers by the general body of trade union provides that the
    term of officer shall not exceed two years upon his election or re-
    election.
    Section 176(c) of the Act states that trade unions shall have the right to
    establish and join federations.
    Union or federation shall have the right to affiliate with international
    organizations and confederations of workers’ organization.

    11
    Significance of Trade Union

    Two is better than one.


    Employer generally holds the
    bargaining power.
    Employers tend to exploit the
    employees and workers.
    Employees should have the
    legitimate authority to decide
    right / wrong for themselves.
    Better conflict resolution by the
    union people.
    Being unionised and bargain
    collectively is the fundamental
    right of people

    12
    Negative Aspects of Trade
    Union
    Corruption of Union leaders
    Affiliation with party politics
    Decrease in productivity
    Misuse of Rights
    Increase in managerial
    complexity

    13
    Registration of Trade Union
    Requirements for Registration
    Requirements for Application I. The objectives for which the union has
    I. The name of the union and address been formed.
    II. Date of formation II. The manner in which a worker may
    III. The tittles, ages, addresses and become a member.
    occupations of the office bearers III. The sources of fund.
    IV. Statement of total paid membership IV. The condition under which a member
    V. In case of a union of transport-total shall be entitled for any benefit or for
    number of vehicles, the name and forfeiture.
    addresses of the owners, the route V. The manner in which the constitution
    permit number of the vehicles. shall be amended, varied or rescinded.
    VI. Three copies of the constitution of VI. The manner in which the trade union
    the union and a copy of the may be dissolved.
    resolution by the members of the VII. The manner in which the election of
    union adopting such constitution. officers by the general body of the union
    and the term.

    14
    References

    Thanks…

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