Trade unions in enterprises and organizations are collective bodies that protect labor and professional rights and interests of workers. The trade union interacts with employers on the basis of a collective agreement signed by both parties. The tasks of the trade union include, among other things, improving working conditions, raising wages, and obtaining social guarantees.
Why do you need trade unions in an enterprise
A primary trade union organization can be created at an enterprise of any form of ownership, including an educational institution. The minimum number of its members is 3 people. The development of the social partnership system is carried out in many constituent entities of the Russian Federation on the basis of regional regulations. The primary organization of trade unions operating at the enterprise is such a social partner for the employer, and the collective agreement that they conclude with each other serves as a guarantee of loyalty to this enterprise and its leader on the part of local authorities and self-government. Therefore, the activity of the trade union cell at the enterprise is beneficial both to the management and to the employees themselves.
The conclusion of a collective agreement with the representative body of workers, which is a trade union, for the employer is also a factor ensuring stable work, the release of competitive and high-quality products. The trade union protects the rights and interests of employees, resolves issues of labor disputes with management and consideration of social problems of its members.
The amount and procedure for payment, distribution and spending of membership and admission fees is carried out in accordance with the Regulations governing these issues.
The financial side of the activities of the trade union
The activities of the primary organization of trade unions at the enterprise are carried out in accordance with the Charter. It or in a separate document should stipulate the formation of the material resources of the trade union organization necessary to ensure its effective work.
Membership fees are not deducted from the amounts paid from the social insurance fund, they are not subject to material assistance, cash prizes for participation in sports competitions, etc.
Ever since the days of the trade unions operating in the Soviet Union, the size of membership fees has been set at 1% of wages. In the overwhelming majority of union primary cells, this percentage of deductions remains the same. In some cases, it is reduced for non-working pensioners and students, as well as for those women who are on parental leave. There is also an entrance fee. This amount is deducted in a lump sum and, as a rule, is equal to the monthly membership fee, i.e. 1% of salary. It includes all amounts accrued by the employer, both in cash and in kind, including compensation and incentive payments, additional payments and allowances.
