Union Presence at Work: Is Forming a Works Committee Legally Required?

ankurhr1
We have a union in the company. In that case, is it compulsory to form a Works Committee as per the law or not? Please share your thoughts regarding this matter with reference to the relevant section of the law.
umakanthan53
Dear Ankur, Section 3 of the IDA, 1947, requires every industrial establishment that has employed 100 or more workmen on its rolls on any day during the preceding 12 months to constitute a "Works Committee" comprising representatives of the employer and all workmen in the establishment. Therefore, it is mandatory for the employer of such an industrial establishment to comply with this requirement. Further details regarding this matter can be found in the provisions of the relevant section.
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