The concept of Industrial relations has been defined using various terminologies, but in the strictest sense, it is essentially the relationship between management and labor. The full concept of industrial relations is the organization and practice of multi-pronged relationships between labor and management, unions and labor, unions and management in an industry. Dale Yoder defines it as a "whole field of relationships that exists because of the necessary collaboration of men and women in the employment process of an industry."
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During 1921-1931:
15.2% of demands were related to wages. 4.6% of demands were related to bonus. 4.4% of demands were related to vacation days and work-timings. 18.5% of demands were related to others.
During 1939-1947:
44.1% of demands were related to wages. 7.9% of demands were related to bonus. 15.6% of demands were related to personal matters. 5% of demands were related to vacation and work-timings.
During 1948-1957:
28.1% of demands were related to wages. 9.1% of demands were related to bonus. 30.9% of demands were related to personal matters. 7.2% of demands were related to vacation days and work-timings.
During British rule, India was expected to be a colonial market for British goods up until a cotton mill was established in Mumbai in 1853 and a jute mill was established in Kolkatta in 1955. The working conditions of workers, however, were still very harsh with low pay, and this gave rise to various disputes involving the management and employees. On the other hand, Tata Iron and Steel industry was also established in Jamshedpur in 1911. While there was great demand of iron and steel before and during the First World War, the working conditions of workers hadn't improved. Hence, the Factories Act of 1881 was established, and it granted workers certain rights.