& INDUSTRIAL
RELATIONS
Roll No. 54 142 (Section A)
AGENDA
IR An Overview
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution Strategies
Parties Involved
Dispute Resolution Act
Recommendations
IR AN OVERVIEW
Characterized by:
DEFINITION
Labor
Relations
Employeremployees
relations
Developmen
t of true
industrial
Democracy.
Maintenanc
e of
industrial
peace and
avoidance
of industrial
strife
Main
aspects
of
Industri
al
Relation
s
Promotions
and
developmen
t of healthy
labormanagemen
ts relations
Community
or Public
relations
Group
relations
Multiplier effects: Although the direct loss caused due to industrial conflict may
not be very great, the total loss caused due to its multipliers effect on the total
economy is always very great
Fall in normal tempo: Costs build up. Absenteeism and labor turnover increase.
Plants discipline breaks down and both the quality and quality of production suffer
Frustration and social cost : Every man comes to the work place not only to
earn a living. He wants to satisfy his social and egoistic needs also. Poor Industrial
Relations take a heavy toll in terms of human frustration. They reduce cordiality
and aggravate social tension.
The personnel manager must make certain that line people will understand and agree with
these policies
The personnel manager should remove any distrust by convincing the union of the companys
integrity and his own sincerity and honesty
Suspicious, rumors and doubts should all be put to rest
The personnel manager should not vie with the union to gain workers
confidence
While it is not for the management to interfere with union activities, or choose the union
leadership, its action and attitude will go a long way towards developing the right kind of
union leadership
Uninterrupted production
The resources are fully utilized, resulting in the maximum possible production
High morale
Feeling in mind that the interest of employer and employees is one and the same, i.e.
to increase production
Complete unity of thought and action is the main achievement of industrial peace
Mental Revolution
New Programs
such as training facilities, labor welfare facilities etc. increases the efficiency
of workers resulting in higher and better production at lower costs.
Reduced Wastage
Wastages of man, material and machines are reduced to the minimum and
thus national interest is protected
Industrial Relations
Human Relations
Personal philosophy
approach
A part of IR
Dispute resolution
Preventive measures should be taken to avoid disputes.
If and when they arise, however, every effort is required to settle
them as early as possible so that they do not lead to work
stoppage. The machinery for settlement of industrial disputes has
been provided under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
The machinery comprises:
1.
Conciliation
2.
Arbitration
3.
Adjudication
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
CONCILIATION/MEDIATION
ARBITRATION
ADJUDICATION
labour courts: Disputes related to legality of owners orders, illegality of lockouts/strikes, discharge and dismissal of workmen and grant of relief to them.
Industrial Tribunals: Deals with issues like wages including the period and mode of
payment, hours of work and rest intervals, allowances, leave with wages, rules of
discipline
PARTIES INVOLVED
1.
2.
3.
Employers
Employees and Trade Unions
Government
PARTIES INVOLVED
PARTIES INVOLVED
INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE
ACT
RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS:
PREVENTIONS OF INDUSTRIAL UNREST
Management Must Show Sensitivity Towards
Cultural Issues
Health Issues
Compensation
PREVENTION OF
INDUSTRIAL UNREST
Preparing A Mechanism for redressal Of Grievances
Mechanism Of Interacting with the workers on a
large scale
Ensuring that minor problems are resolved swiftly
Negotiations must be aimed at conflict resolution
and prevention
Management must follow progressive HR policies.
STRATEGIES DURING
INDUSTRIAL UNREST
Main Objective:
Protecting yourself.
Protecting your employees
Protection of your assets
Continuity of Business
Security Strategy:
Hire a security agency or highly trained professionals
which:
Blend seamlessly into your environment
Protect property by taking effective measure
Protect mobile assets like trucks and other movable
items
Helps in command and control of different operations
Helps in investigation and collection of evidence
STRATEGIES DURING
INDUSTRIAL UNREST
Other Actions required:
ADDRESS
STAKEHOLDERS/EMPLOYEES
Handle misconduct and grievance matters
Render labour relations advice
Promote training regarding the same
Formulate, evaluate and monitor policy and procedures
Do research regarding labour relations matters
Represent the employer in collective bargaining forums
Facilitate and coordinate dispute resolution procedures of the
bargaining council
Implement and monitor the application of collective
arrangements