With the changed social, political and educational environment in terms of awareness of right, trade unions are considered a major component of industrial relations system. Workers union plays a crucial role to protect the interest of its members. Trade unions are considered to be institutions experimenting with industrial democracy which would strengthen democracy. Traditionally, trade unions have been resistance organisations defending the interests of workers and see to it that they are not exploited. They have also been viewed as instruments of change in the socio-political system so that workers may have their own government and prevent their exploitation. The present study is conceptual framework in nature looking into the Trade Union movement and its progress in the Indian Context.