The National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC) was established in 1972 under the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969, to oversee the registration of Trade Union or Labour Unions and federations, and later address unfair labor practices. Thereafter the Commission was retained under the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 2002, and the Industrial Relations Act, 2008. Furthermore the 18th Amendment, which made worker welfare a provincial matter, the NIRC was formally established under Section 53 of the Industrial Relations Act, 2012.
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How to Register a Trade Union or Labour Union with NIRC involves understanding the eligibility requirements, preparing necessary documents, and submitting an application to NIRC.
To register a Trade Union or Labour Union with the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC), certain steps and legal requirements must be followed to ensure compliance with the Industrial Relations Act, 2012. Below is an outline of the process for registering a union:
1. Eligibility Criteria
- Workers’ Association: The union must represent workers in a particular industry, trade, or sector.
- Minimum Membership: The union must have a minimum number of members (typically, at least 20% of the workers in a particular establishment or industry).
- Legality of Purpose: The union must aim to protect and promote the rights and interests of workers.
2. Prepare Necessary Documents
- Constitution of the Union: A draft of the union’s constitution outlining its objectives, functions, and governance structure.
- List of Members: A list of founding members, their occupations, and addresses.
- Minutes of the Formation Meeting: A record of the meeting where the union was formed, including election of office-bearers.
- Names and Addresses of Office-Bearers: The list of officials who will represent the union.
3. Application Form
- Complete the registration application form prescribed by the NIRC, which requires detailed information about the union’s activities, purpose, and leadership.
4. Submission to NIRC
- Submit the completed application, constitution, and other required documents to the NIRC’s regional office or the relevant authority handling labor matters.
- Ensure that the application complies with the provisions of the Industrial Relations Act, 2012.
5. Verification Process
- The NIRC will verify the submitted documents, the legitimacy of the union’s formation, and confirm whether the union has met the minimum membership and other criteria.
- In some cases, the NIRC may conduct a hearing to assess the application further.
6. Approval and Registration
- Once the NIRC is satisfied with the application, it will issue a Certificate of Registration, officially recognizing the union under the Industrial Relations Act, 2012.
- The union will then be legally entitled to engage in activities such as collective bargaining, representing workers, and addressing labor disputes.
7. Post-Registration Obligations
- After registration, the union must comply with ongoing legal requirements, including regular submission of reports to NIRC, updating union records (e.g., changes in office-bearers), and maintaining proper documentation.
Benefits of Registration
- Legal Recognition: A registered union has the legal right to represent workers in negotiations, resolve disputes, and engage with employers on behalf of its members.
- Protection of Rights: It ensures the rights of workers are protected under national labor laws.
- Access to Dispute Resolution: Registered unions can bring grievances or disputes before the NIRC for resolution.
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