INDUSTRIAL CONFLICTS

GENESIS

Conflict between mgmt.& labour Profit maximization v/s better wage

When conflict acquires specific dimensions-it becomes a dispute

IMPACT OF INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES

Far reaching. All suffer. Huge wastage Unsuccessful strikes demoralize workers

IMPACT OF INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES (contd..) Employer also suffers Creates law & order problem Affect national economy

STRIKES Three main elements: 1.Plurality of workmen

2.Cessation of work or refusal to do work

3.Combined or concerted action

Industrial Disputes Strikes

1. Primary Strikes Stay Away Strikes
Sit-down

2. Secondary Strikes Token or Protest Strikes Picketin g& Boycott

3. Others

Goslow

Stay-in

Work to Rule

Tool-down / Pen-down Strikes

Sympathy Strikes General Particular Political Lightning Gherao Bandhs or Cat-call strikes

WHEN ARE STRIKES JUSTIFIED/LEGAL

Only for economic demands Justification for demands Existing facilities are withdrawn No response from mgmt on demands Used as a last resort.

PREVENTION OF STRIKES

Well defined & clear HRM policies.

Effective 2 way communication system. Speedy grievance redressal procedure.

Ensure joint consultation

SETTLEMENT MACHINERY
A. CONCILIATION B. ARBITRATION C. ADJUDICATION

A. CONCILIATION

3rd Party intervention -- voluntary

settlement.

Encouraging parties to develop their own solutions. In larger disputes there are Conciliation boards.

B. ARBITRATION

Reference to 3rd party- decision binding on

both parties. It is a judicial process. More faith & faster to that in courts

C. ADJUDICATION

3rd party appointed by Govt.

When Govt. get a report of failure of conciliation proceedings

When both parties agree, its called voluntary adjudication.

3 Tier System of Adjudication:

Labour Courts Industrial Tribunals National Tribunals