Political parties may no longer be able to control employees' unions and compel them to participate in strikes and protests sponsored by them if a proposal by the Madras high court takes effect. The court has suggested to the law commission and ministry of labour and welfare to amend the Trade Union Act to stop outsiders, including former employees, from being members or office bearers of employees' trade unions. Currently, employees' unions in several establishments are headed by non-employees, mostly representatives of political parties. "Even after retirement, if a person is allowed to continue as leader (of employees' union), it will abrogate the powers of the trade union, which is meant for collective bargaining. Serving employees alone are in a better position to understand the difficulties faced by other employees.
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