If you have a desire to find out what unions are from a legislative point of view, then you must first turn to the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. The first part (Article 129) states that associations or unions are non-profit organizations based on compulsory or voluntary membership. They are created to protect various types of interests, achieve goals that do not contradict the law. At the same time, the goals of an association or union cannot pursue profit.
What are unions for those who join them? Almost always, members of the organization must perform any actions defined by the charter of this association (participate in the creation of property, get acquainted with accounting and other types of documentation, pay fees). But at the same time they are not responsible for his actions with his property. Although the law (or the same charter) may provide for such liability. The union itself is liable for its obligations with all its property.
In addition to the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, a detailed description of what unions are, what functions they have, the order of their formation and functioning is reflected in various regulations. For example, in the law “On Non-Profit Organizations” (No. 7-ФЗ, adopted in 1996 (January 12)), in the legislative act regulating the registration of legal entities (Federal Law No. 129, published in 2001 (August 08)). There are also a number of industry documents, according to which consumer, charity, public unions (associations) are created.
For example, the Russian Paratroopers Union is an association on a professional basis of servicemen, veterans, disabled people who have served or are serving in the airborne troops, marines, special units, as well as those who suffered in local conflicts, technological disasters, etc. registered in 2003. Its founders were a number of foundations and all-Russian and interregional organizations (“Union of Paratroopers”, “Union of Heroes of the Russian Federation”, organization of disabled people “Chernobyl”, organization of Marines “Typhoon, etc.).
Also in our country, the Union of Artists and the Union of Architects of Russia are well known. The latter strengthens contacts with architects of other countries, helps to preserve the architectural heritage, studies the history and development of the architectural industry, protects society from non-professionals in the field of urban planning, etc. Only a person with the appropriate education, high professional level, and seniority in specialties from three years, as well as participating in social and other activities.
In addition to domestic associations, there are international unions, most of which are regulated by separate documents. For example, in 1999 (February 26), an agreement was signed on the Customs Union (and a single economic space). According to this document, Russia, Kazakhstan, the Republic of Belarus, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan were to create an effective domestic market for goods, labor, services and capital, unified energy, transport systems, and pursue an agreed customs, trade, tax, monetary and other policies. The principles of non-discrimination, beneficial relationships, equality, responsibility for obligations - these are alliances of this level. That is what they should carry to the countries that are their members.
