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Explain and Classify the functions performed by trade unions?
Answer:
The functions performed by trade unions can be classified into two groups:
i.) Militant Functions
ii.) Fraternal Functions
☛ Militant functions:
These activities include strike, lock outs, gherao etc which means putting up a fight with the management. Hence, they are called militant functions. They are carried out for following purposes:
a.) Rise in wages
b.) Rise in the status of workers
c.) Protection against injustice
☛ Fraternal functions
These functions are carried out by the trade unions for the welfare of their employees which includes:
a.) Measures to boost up the workers' morale
b.) Foster self confidence
c.) Develop sincerity and discipline
d.) Protection to women workers against discrimination
i.) Militant Functions
ii.) Fraternal Functions
☛ Militant functions:
These activities include strike, lock outs, gherao etc which means putting up a fight with the management. Hence, they are called militant functions. They are carried out for following purposes:
a.) Rise in wages
b.) Rise in the status of workers
c.) Protection against injustice
☛ Fraternal functions
These functions are carried out by the trade unions for the welfare of their employees which includes:
a.) Measures to boost up the workers' morale
b.) Foster self confidence
c.) Develop sincerity and discipline
d.) Protection to women workers against discrimination
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