The rules on recognition of trade unions and verification of their membership, will be circulated for discussion
The Centre has published draft rules on Section 14 and 22 of the Industrial Relations Code. The Rules, dealing with recognition of trade unions and verification of their membership, will be circulated for discussion and suggestions.
According to the draft rules, in establishments where there is only one registered trade union that is functional, the union will be recognised only if it has not less than 30 per cent of the total workers employed there.
The employer of an industrial establishment should appoint a verification officer to verify the membership of a trade union. The rules say that the officer shall be “an independent officer and shall not have any interest with any of the Trade Unions”.
Source: The Hindu BusinessLine
