Participation of Women in Trade Unions: A Study of Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU)
Published: 2018
Author(s) Name: Maini Rashmi |
Author(s) Affiliation: Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi
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Abstract
Women have gained status in contemporary society and organizations, yet they account for a small
fraction of the trade union membership and positions of power in union structure. This paper examines
the participation of women in one of the major central trade unions of the country, namely
CITU (Centre of Indian Trade Unions). It studies the reasons for low participation of women in
unions in 25 states and the efforts made by CITU to increase women membership. Results indicate that
patriarchy in unions, attitude of union members towards women workers, organizational power and politics, conflicting domestic and workplace responsibilities and feeling of self-efficacy were
the main barriers to women occupying key positions in union offices.
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