Dear Koti,
Contract workers can form a union, and this right is derived from the Trade Unions Act, 1926. They are not excluded from the definition of “workers” under the Act, making them eligible to create or join a trade union.
While the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 governs the working conditions of contract labor,
their right to form a union is protected under the Trade Unions Act, 1926. Contract labor is entitled to the same rights as any other workers when it comes to forming unions and protecting their interests.
As per the Trade Unions Act, 1926:
1. Right to Form a Union:
Under Section 2(h) of the Trade Unions Act, 1926, a "Trade Union" is defined as any combination of workers or employers whose primary purpose is regulating relations between workers and employers, or among workers themselves.
The definition of “workers” includes contract labor, as there is no exclusion of any category of workers. This means contract workers can form or join trade unions.
2. Eligibility to Form a Union:
Under Section 4 of the Act, any seven or more members of a trade union can apply for the registration of the union. Contract workers can meet this requirement and register their own union or join an existing one.
3. Protection of Rights:
Section 10 of the Trade Unions Act, 1926, provides that registered trade unions are bodies corporate, giving them legal status and the right to sue or be sued. This ensures that even contract workers who form a union can enjoy legal protection.
Once the trade union is registered, it has rights like collective bargaining, negotiating working conditions, wages, etc.
From India, Karimnagar
21Contract workers can form a union, and this right is derived from the Trade Unions Act, 1926. They are not excluded from the definition of “workers” under the Act, making them eligible to create or join a trade union.
While the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 governs the working conditions of contract labor,
their right to form a union is protected under the Trade Unions Act, 1926. Contract labor is entitled to the same rights as any other workers when it comes to forming unions and protecting their interests.
As per the Trade Unions Act, 1926:
1. Right to Form a Union:
Under Section 2(h) of the Trade Unions Act, 1926, a "Trade Union" is defined as any combination of workers or employers whose primary purpose is regulating relations between workers and employers, or among workers themselves.
The definition of “workers” includes contract labor, as there is no exclusion of any category of workers. This means contract workers can form or join trade unions.
2. Eligibility to Form a Union:
Under Section 4 of the Act, any seven or more members of a trade union can apply for the registration of the union. Contract workers can meet this requirement and register their own union or join an existing one.
3. Protection of Rights:
Section 10 of the Trade Unions Act, 1926, provides that registered trade unions are bodies corporate, giving them legal status and the right to sue or be sued. This ensures that even contract workers who form a union can enjoy legal protection.
Once the trade union is registered, it has rights like collective bargaining, negotiating working conditions, wages, etc.
From India, Karimnagar
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