ANALYZING THE ROLE OF LABOR UNIONS IN PROTECTING WORKERS RIGHTS

AUTHOR- KAVYA.C, SCHOLAR AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW, THE TAMIL NADU DR AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI-600113, MAIL:Kavyachandrasekaran24@gmail.com

BEST CITATION – KAVYA.C, ANALYZING THE ROLE OF LABOR UNIONS IN PROTECTING WORKERS RIGHTS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (4) OF 2025, PG. 935-939, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT:

Labour union create higher wage and benefit standards, working hours limits, workplace hazards protections, and other factors. Union also promote well being by encouraging democratic participation and a sense of community among workers. Labour union would benefit by partnering to create sophisticated contracts to address social determines of health.  Union plays a crucial role in safeguarding workers rights, including protection against unfair dismissal, discrimination, and exploitation. They offer legal support and representation in disputes and ensure that workers grievances are addressed Labour unions improve conditions for worker in way that promote individual family, and community well-being, yet the relationship between public health and organized labor is not fully developed. Despite historic and current efforts by labor unions to improve conditions for workers, public health institutions have rarely sought out labor as a partner. Income is primary social determinant of health, associated with the living environment and over all wellbeing of individuals or families. Income is higher in union jobs than in nonunion jobs, especially for lower skilled workers. Retirement or pension plans create the financial stability to promote health into old age. Union employees are more likely to have retirement or pension plan and are more likely to participate in a retirement plan sponsored by their employer than employees who are not members of a union.

Keywords: fair wages, safe working conditions, job security, collective bargaining, legal support, Dispute Resolution.