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The Crisis of Relevance: Challenges Facing Indian Trade Unions in a Changing Labour Market

Author(s) Ms. Akriti Shukla, Mr. Ayush Kumar Gupta, Mr. Aryan Shukla, Ms. Ananya Gupta
Country India
Abstract This paper examines the evolving role of trade unions in labour protection within India's dynamic employment landscape. From their colonial origins to post-liberalization challenges, trade unions have adapted to shifting economic policies while maintaining their core mission of safeguarding workers' rights. The study analyzes the constitutional and legislative frameworks governing trade union activities, including recent labour code reforms that have restructured industrial relations. Particular attention is given to trade union engagement with vulnerable populations, including women workers and those facing caste discrimination in labour markets. The research further investigates how technological change and the emerging platform economy have disrupted traditional employment patterns, forcing unions to develop innovative organizing strategies and policy advocacy approaches. Despite structural challenges—declining membership, political fragmentation, and the prevalence of informal employment—trade unions continue to serve critical protective functions through collective bargaining, compliance monitoring, and worker representation. The paper concludes by exploring pathways toward sustainable and inclusive labour movements that can effectively respond to contemporary challenges while maintaining their fundamental commitment to labour justice.
Keywords Trade unions, labour protection, collective bargaining, labour law reforms, platform economy, technological change
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-07-22
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.51807
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9t2gk
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