Labour unions are considered an essential feature of industry in every country. Labour unions emerged as a reaction against capitalism and the factory system. In the initial stage of industrialization, workers were puppets in the hands of employers, because there were no legal rules for their protection. Therefore the workers joined hands among themselves to protect their interests. Labour union is a continuous and long-term employee organization, which is formed to achieve a specific objective, to protect the interests of its members and to improve labor relations.
It works to ensure fair wages to the workers as per the cost of living and to improve working conditions, reduce working hours, make arrangements for holidays, ensure social security, make arrangements for education and housing facilities etc. Out of 55,000 associations established in India, about 20% send their reports.
