Court Emphasizes Need for Referendum to Establish Bargaining Power Among Multiple Trade Unions: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Kerala has directed the Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) to conduct a Referendum for the recognition of trade unions in the Cochin Division. This decision, delivered by the Honourable Mr. Justice N. Nagareth on July 31, 2024, underscores the importance of fair representation of trade unions under the Trade Union Act. Case Background: - Petitioner: FACT United Employees Liberation, represented by…