Which of the following historical reasons were responsible for the enactment of the Trade Unions Act ?…
Three pivotal historical catalysts led to the enactment of the Indian Trade Unions Act, 1926: the establishment of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 1919 (a),…
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Which of the following historical reasons were responsible for the enactment of the Trade Unions Act ?
a. Formation of ILO.
b. Emergence of Provincial Governments.
c. The strike spearheaded by the Madras Labour Union in Buckingham & Carnatic Mills.
d. The ascendance of Labour Party to the British Government as the ruling party.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
Three pivotal historical catalysts led to the enactment of the Indian Trade Unions Act, 1926: the establishment of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 1919 (a), the famous 1920 Buckingham and Carnatic Mills strike in Madras where the High Court granted an injunction and damages against union leader B.P. Wadia for 'inducing breach of contract' (c), and the rise of the British Labour Party which supported N.M. Joshi's legislative resolution (d).
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UGC NET HRM / Labour Welfare and Industrial Relations