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they are important to carry on the economic struggle against the oppression and to<br />

bring about a revolutionary transformation <strong>of</strong> the working class.<br />

• Sarvodaya approach <strong>of</strong> Gandhi<br />

Trade unions as essentially reformist organizations whose main function is to raise<br />

the moral and intellectual standards <strong>of</strong> labour. They are in the largest degree<br />

political. Their main aim is to increase their internal strength to work<br />

conscientiously and to take form the employer no more than what is rightfully due<br />

to the labourers.<br />

TRENDS IN TRADE UNION MOVEMENT<br />

• A major trend witnessed these days is the change in the attitude <strong>of</strong> unions towards<br />

management, industry, government and the economy. Unions are becoming<br />

increasingly matured, responsive and realistic in their thinking and action. Gone<br />

are the days <strong>of</strong> catcall strikes, bandhs, gheraoes and violence.<br />

• Depoliticisation <strong>of</strong> unions is another trend witnessed these days. The trend towards<br />

depoliticisation started in the 1960’s and received further boost in the postliberalization<br />

era. The experience <strong>of</strong> politically free unions is pleasant; reinforcing<br />

the belief that further the unions are from politics, more advantages it is for them.<br />

• Workers associations in our country are highly fragmented and the consequence<br />

has been the multiplicity <strong>of</strong> unions. Multiplicity is caused by ideological rifts,<br />

personal ambitions <strong>of</strong> leaders, craft divisions among workers and the<br />

management’s own myopia. The multiplicity <strong>of</strong> unions weakens the bargaining<br />

strength <strong>of</strong> employees.<br />

• One <strong>of</strong> the defects <strong>of</strong> the trade union movement in our country has been the<br />

phenomenon <strong>of</strong> outside leadership. Individuals who were not connected with a<br />

factory would assume the leadership mantle <strong>of</strong> the union.<br />

• The clout <strong>of</strong> the central trade unions, which peaked during the post nationalization<br />

years, has started waning. One <strong>of</strong> the reasons for this trend is the gradual<br />

realization on the part <strong>of</strong> the workers, who are young and well educated, that<br />

independence unions are more advantageous than all India federations.<br />

• Faced with the problem <strong>of</strong> declining membership and the fear <strong>of</strong> losing their<br />

relevance, trade unions are taking initiatives to fight unitedly. Many unions,<br />

including those affiliated to Left parties, have joined together to fight for such<br />

causes as disinvestments, closure and modernization.

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