Trade Union Registration is the process of officially registering a trade union under the Indian Trade Unions Act, 1926. A trade union is an association of workers or employees formed to protect their rights, improve working conditions, and negotiate better wages and benefits. The registration provides legal recognition and protection to the union, allowing it to act on behalf of its members.
The process of registration involves submitting an application to the Registrar of Trade Unions in the respective state, along with the Constitution or Rules and Regulations of the union, the names of office bearers, and details about the union’s membership. A minimum of seven members is required to form a trade union.
Once registered, the trade union gains the legal capacity to represent its members, engage in collective bargaining, and take legal action on behalf of its members. It also helps in gaining various legal rights, such as participation in industrial disputes, access to government benefits, and recognition in labor-related negotiations.
