Challenges of Trade Union Movement in India

Abstract

The trade union movement in India is facing many challenges. The finances of the unions are generally in a bad shape. Multiplicity of
unions and inter-union rivalry makes it difficult to take a constructive approach to problems and issues. Heterogeneity of membership renders the unions unstable, weak, fragmented, uncoordinated and amorphous. Besides this, majority of unions are managed
by professional politicians and lawyers who have no experience of physical work and no commitment to the organization. These
outside leaders may give precedence to their personal interests and prejudices than welfare of the workers. Development of internal leadership is also not encouraged by unscrupulous politicians in the garb of union leaders.