Industrial Labour Interview Question:

Explain and Classify the functions performed by trade unions?

Submitted by: Muhammad

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
Submitted by: Muhammad