The Impact of Globalization on the Trade Union Movement in India

The effects of ‗accelerated globalization‘ cannot be denied when observing modern innovations shaping human life. Its development and consequent revolutionary impact is unlike any other in modern history. The last half of the twentieth century witnessed changes in exponential terms, such as informational and technological innovations that constantly redefine the way people function. This study focuses on the effect of globalization on trade unions, paying particular attention to the formation of liberal economic conditions, the rise of global capital flows, and the diversification of workers, working conditions and employment patterns. Globalization has led to the formation of new social, economic, and political conditions which have made it increasingly difficult for trade unions to function in traditional ways.