Emerging Role of Trade Unions in Improving Organizational Culture

Abstract

Trade unions may be defined as an association of workers formed to represent their interests inclusive of their working conditions with consideration of right to benefits valid in contemporaneous to Social, Political and Educational (SP&E) environment. Trade unions are measured as an essential element of organizational culture and industrial relations. The paramount role of Trade Unions is the protection of the interest of their members. The constant focus of Trade Unions is on the Need, Significance, role of Union and Welfare (NSU&W) activities in Indian industries. They are instrumental in higher efficiency among workers and the creation of a feeling of self-respect and confidence among them by improvement in the condition of Work, Employment and Wages (WE&W) of workers. In the above light, an analysis of the various functional roles that can be taken up by the Trade Unions for improvement of Organizational Culture in the current scenario has been made in this paper. Emphasis has been given on the prioritization of data collection through questionnaire and direct observation of organizational culture. The findings in this paper can be implemented in Indian industries in the current scenario for improved work condition and more refined performance analytical design. Accordingly, data is collected in various mode of operation related to recent trends.