Methods of achieving objectives of trade union

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What are the methods of achieving Trade Union objectives?

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Trade Unions adopt following methods to accomplish these objectives.
(1) Collective Bargaining—It is the method where trade unions and the representatives of management sit together and resolve their disputes or negotiate an agreement with the management and other benefits. This method has been used by the trade unions all over the world.
(2) Mutual Insurance—Under this method, trade unions establish a fund. They maintain such fund by collecting money from their members. Such fund is utilised by the unions in carrying out certain welfare plans for the benefit of their members. They also financially assist their members in emergency e.g., in case of accident, illness or during strike. This method is feasible only when their membership is large enough and the financial position of unions is strong.
(3) Legal Enactment—Trade unions do project the interests of their members. One of the method is demand for the honest implementation of various provisions of different Acts concerning them and offer suggestions to the government for their amendment wherever necessary. For this purpose they take up political activities and get some of their nominees as members of Parliament and Legislature.