Why is the law to form worker unions/associations necessary?

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How did the textile mills in Ahmedabad close due to power looms?

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Which industries are relocated by developed countries and where?

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What do you understand by the 'Worker's Union'

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Law	Why is it Necessary?	Whose Interest does the law Protect?
Minimum Wages Act specifies that wages should not be below a specified minimum.	Many workers are denied fair wages by their employers. Because they badly need work, workers have no bargaining power and are paid low wages	This law is meant to protect the interests of all workers particularly, farm  labourers, construction workers, factory workers, domestic workers etc
Law specifying that there be adequate safety measures in workplaces. For example, alarm system, emergency exits, properly - functioning machinery	-	-
Law requiring that the quality of goods meet certain prescribed standards. For example, electrical appliances have to meet safety standards	Consumers might be put to risk by the poor quality of products such as electrical appliances, food, medicines	-
Law requiring that the prices of essential goods are not high. For example, sugar kerosene, foodgrains	-	The interests of the poor who will otherwise be unable to afford these goods
Law requiring that factories do not pollute air or water	-	-
Laws against child labour in workplaces.	-	-
Law to form workers unions/associations.	By organising themselves into unions, workers can use their combined power to demand fair wages and better working conditions.	-

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Law	Why is it Necessary?	Whose Interest does the law Protect?
Minimum Wages Act specifies that wages should not be below a specified minimum.	Many workers are denied fair wages by their employers. Because they badly need work, workers have no bargaining power and are paid low wages	This law is meant to protect the interests of all workers particularly, farm  labourers, construction workers, factory workers, domestic workers etc
Law specifying that there be adequate safety measures in workplaces. For example, alarm system, emergency exits, properly - functioning machinery	-	-
Law requiring that the quality of goods meet certain prescribed standards. For example, electrical appliances have to meet safety standards	Consumers might be put to risk by the poor quality of products such as electrical appliances, food, medicines	-
Law requiring that the prices of essential goods are not high. For example, sugar kerosene, foodgrains	-	The interests of the poor who will otherwise be unable to afford these goods
Law requiring that factories do not pollute air or water	-	-
Laws against child labour in workplaces.	-	-
Law to form workers unions/associations.	By organising themselves into unions, workers can use their combined power to demand fair wages and better working conditions.	-

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What is the state of child labour in India as per census of 2001?

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Compare and contrast UC's safety systems in Bhopal with that of its other plant in the USA.

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Why do foreign companies come to India?

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How has the government fared in its responsibility to enforce safety laws?

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