Can Trade Unions Legally Hoist Flags at Workplaces? Seeking Legal Insights

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Flag Hoisting by the Trade Union

Dear Members,

Does a registered union have the right to hoist the flag at the premises of an establishment where the workers are members of a trade union affiliated with a federation of unions? If so, under which enactment?

With Regards,

R.N.Khola



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In this connection, I am attaching a copy of the Judgment of Hon'ble Kerala High Court which may be helpful to you to tackle the issue. The copy of the Judgment has been downloaded from WWW.judic.nic.in.

SK

Dear Sk,

Thank you for your response. I have also reviewed the judgment that appeared in the September 2009 edition of Labour Law Reporter (2009 LLR 985). This judgment was highlighted by the newspaper 'The Hindu' dated 26.01.2009. I have also examined various labor enactments, but to the best of my knowledge, none of these enactments authorize trade unions to hoist their flag without the permission of the employer.

Thank you once again.

With Regards,
R.N.Khola

It will come under Article 19 (1) (c) of the Indian Constitution:

19. (1) All citizens shall have the right—
- (a) to freedom of speech and expression;
- (b) to assemble peaceably and without arms;
- (c) to form associations or unions;
- (d) to move freely throughout the territory of India.

Of course, within the factory premises, as decided by the Kerala High Court, the workers may not have the right, but outside the premises, it will be their right under Article 19.

Regards,
rajanlawfirm

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In Tamil Nadu, the practice is that the Trade Unions hoist them outside the gate. No permission is required then. But inside, the management has to permit.