 Trade Union are a major component of the modern INDUSTRIAL RELATION system.  Indian Trade Union Act 1926,defines Trade Union as any combination,wether temporary or permanent, formal primarily for the purpose of regulating the relations b/w workmen & workmen or workmen & employers or employers & employers.  Trade Union are a natural growth in an industrial Society.

 In the words of Dale Yoder,” Trade Union is a continuing long term association of employees formed and maintained for the specific purpose of advancing & protecting the interests of members in their working relationships.”  It gives the feel,the heat of being united.  Trade Union came into being for a variety of purposes.

IMPORTANCE OF TRADE UNOIN:-  Workers need steady employment.  Workers want to be heard by the management.  Workers want to protect themselves from economic hazards beyond their control.  Workers believes in rationalization of policies.  Workers also want gaining legislative enactments.

PROBLEMS OF TRADE UNION:-  Uneven Growth.  Low Membership.  Multiplicity of union.  Inter union rivalry.  Absence of paid office bearers.  Weak financial position.  Lack of interest.  Lack of unity of trade union.  Outside leadership.

FUNCTION OF TRADE UNION:-  To acquire control over industry by workers.  To achieve higher wages and better working condition & living for members.  To raise the status of the workers as partners in industry(T.U).  To generate self-confidence among the workers.  To secure fair wages for workers.

 To safeguard the security of tenure & improve service condition.  To provide for education,cultural & recreational facilities.  To protect individual & collective welfare.