Ilr Unit III

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INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND LABOURWELFARE

UNIT III


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UNIT IIILABOUR WELFARE: Concept-Objectives-

Scope-Need-Voluntary Welfare Measures-

Statutory Welfare Measures-Labour-Welfare

Funds-Education and Training Schemes


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LABOUR WELFARE According to ILO, welfare services should mean:

Such services, facilities and amenities as may be

established in or in the vicinity of undertaking to enable

the persons employed in them to perform their work in

healthy, congenial surroundings and provided with

amenities conducive to good health and high morale.


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LABOUR WELFARE

According to the Committee on labour welfare, welfare

services should mean:Such services, facilities and amenities as adequate

canteens, rest and recreation facilities, sanitary and medical

facilities, arrangement for travel to and from place of work and

for the accommodation of workers employed at a distance

from their homes; and such other services, amenities and

facilities, including social security measures , as contribute to

the conditions under which workers are employed.


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FEATURES OF LABOUR WELFARE

The basic characteristics or features of labour welfare are:

It is the work which is usually undertaken within the premises

or in the vicinity of the under takings for the benefit of the

employees and the members of their families.

The work generally include those items of welfare which are

over and above what is provided by statutory provisions or

required by the custom of the industry or what the employees

except as a result of a contract of service from the employers.

The purpose of providing welfare amenities is to bring about

the development of the whole personality of the worker - his

social, psychological, economic, moral, cultural and

intellectual development to make him a good worker, a goodmember of the family.


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FEATURES OF LABOUR WELFARE These facilities may be provided voluntarily by progressive and

enlightened entrepreneurs at their own accord out of their realization of

social responsibility towards labour

Statutory provisions may compel them to make these facilities available

or these may be undertaken by the Government or Trade unions if theyhave the necessary funds for the purpose.

LabourWelfare is a very broad term covering social security and such

other activities as medical aid, crches, canteens, recreation, housing,

adult education , arrangements for the transport of labour to and fromthe work place.

It may be noted that not only intra-mural but also extra-mural, statutory

as well as non-statutory activities, under taken by any of the three

agencies: the employers , trade unions or the Government


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OBJECTIVES OF LABOUR WELFAREACTIVITIES

Partly humanitarian i.e., to enable workers to enjoy

a fuller and richer life. Partly economic i.e., to improve the efficiency of the

workers and also partly social., to develop among

them a sense of responsibility and dignity and thusmake them worthy citizens of the nation.

Another object of labour welfare is to fulfill the future

needs and aspirations of Labour


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OBJECTIVES OF LABOUR WELFAREACTIVITIES Enable the workers to live a richer and more

satisfactory life.

Contribute to the productivity of labour and

efficiency of the enterprise.

Raise the standard of living of workers by

indirectly reducing the burden on their purse.


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SCOPE OF LABOUR WELFARE

It may not only include the minimum standards

of hygiene and safely laid down in general labour legislation, but also

such aspects of

Working life as social insurance schemes

Measures for protection of women and young workers

Limitation of hours of workers

Paid vacations etc

Conditions of work environment

Workers Heath Services

Labour welfare Programme

Labour Economic welfare programme


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SCOPE OF LABOUR WELFARE

All extra mural and intra-mural welfare activities

Statutory and non statutory welfare measures under taken by the

employers, government, trade union or voluntary organizations fall

with in the scope of labour welfare such as.

Industrial health insurance,

Pension,

Provident fund,

Gratuity,

Maternity benefits,

Workmens compensation,


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NEED FOR LABOUR WELFARE

The need for the Labour welfare arises from the

very nature of industrial system which is

characterised by two basic factors:

Conditions under which work is carried on arenot congenial for the health

When a laborer joins an industry has to work in

an entirely strange atmosphere, which create

problems of adjustments


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TYPES OF WELFARE MEASURES

ECONOMICSERVICES

Pension Life Insurance

Credit facilities

RECREATIONALSERVICES

Art Sports

FACILITATIVESERVICES

Housing facilities Medical facilities

Washing facilities

Educationfacilities

Leave travelconcession


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DrinkingWater

Latrines andUrinals

Spittoons

Ventilation

Lighting

Washing places

First-aidappliances

andAmbulance

room

STATUTORY WELFARE MEASURES


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VOLUNTARY WELFARE MEASURES

Quarters

HOUSINGFACILITIES

Workers Education Free school education facilities

for their children

Scholarship

TRAINING

Work place to home

Home to work place

TRANSPORTFACILITIES


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WORKERS EDUCATION

According to Harry Laidlar, Workers education is an attempt

on the part of the organized labour to educate his own members

under in educational system in which the workers prescribe the

courses of instruction, select the teachers and in considerable

measure furnish the finance

Florence Peterson observes, Theworkers education, as commonly

used, in not a generic term but has a specific connotation. It is a

special kind of adult education designed to give workers a better

understanding for their status, problem, rights and responsibilities as

workers, as union members, as consumers and as citizens.


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WORKERS EDUCATIONThe definition emphasizes upon:

The trade union to educate its own members;

The educational system should be such in which the

workers themselves prepare the syllabi and

curricula and themselves select the teachers

The system of education should be financed by the

fund of the union concerned.


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CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF

WORKERS EDUCATION The scope ofworkers education is much wider than

that of trade union education

Workers education is designed to create tradeunion consciousness in the workers besides making

them good citizens

In workers education, the workers themselves form

the curriculum and select their own teaches.

The institutions providing workers education are

controlled, financed and managed by the workers


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CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF

WORKERS EDUCATION It is based upon the idea of gaining more the more strength for

the bargaining power of trade and producing workers who should

behave as workers

It differs from vocational and professional education as its main

aim is to train a worker for his group advancement and for the

solution of group problems

The approach in workers education is psychological and

philosophical

It includes general education, vocational education, technical


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AIMS AND OBJECTS OF WORKERS

EDUCATIONAccording to the National Commission on Labour, workers educations

should make a worker

A responsibly committed and disciplined operative

Understand the basic economic and technical aspect of the industry

and the plant where he is employed so that he can take an intelligent

interest in its affairs

Aware of his rights and obligations;

Understand the organization and functioning of the union as well as

develop qualities of leadership, loyalty and devotion towards trade

union work so that the can intelligently participate in the affairs of his

union

Lead a clean and healthy life based on a firm ethical foundations


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CONTENT OF WORKERS EDUCATION The content of workers education should be

built around core subjects such as

Industrial Economics (particularlyorganizational and financial aspects ofindustrial units)

Industrial and Social Psychology Industrial Sociology

Labour Economies

Philosophy

Co-operative and Community Organization


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TECHNIQUES IN IMPARTING EDUCATION

The techniques employed in imparting workers

education are:(i) The general lectures, delivered in simple, direct

and unambiguous language

(ii) Discussions on the topics/ issues involved

(iii) Arranging study groups

(iv) Correspondence courses.


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TECHNIQUES IN IMPARTING EDUCATION Modern methods of teaching are also adopted

Films

Films strips Radio and recording

Flip card

Pictorial charts

Flash cards Posters

Flannel graphs

Maps and diagrams

Wall newspapers, etc


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TECHNIQUES IN IMPARTING EDUCATION Demonstration,

Special lectures,

Tests seminars,

Debates,

Role-playing,

Arranging symposia,

Case studies and

Two-way communication methods are also encouraged.

Educational visits and

Study tours of the trainees to union-offices, factories and multipurpose

projects


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TRAINING SCHEMES OF D.G.E.T.

The Directorate General of Employment and Training has

evolved various training programmes for the young persons.

Such programmes comprise:

Craftsmens Training Programmes

Craft Instructor Training

Advanced Vocational Training

Foremens Training

Apprenticeship Training Schemes

Part-time Training to Industrial Workers

Vocational Training Programme for Women


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TRAINING SCHEMES OF D.G.E.T.Craftsmen's training

To provide training to young men and women in the age-

group 15-25Craft instructors training

The central training institutes train craft instructors required by

the ITIs and the apprentice training establishmentsAdvanced vocational training system

Under this system, training of highly skilled workers and

technicians are provided in a variety of advanced and


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TRAINING SCHEMES OF D.G.E.T.Foremens training

For the training of foremen an institute was set up.

Training is provided to the existing and potential

shop foremen and supervisors in theoretical and

managerial skills

Apprenticeships training scheme

Under the Apprentices Act, 1961, employees are

required to engage apprentices


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TRAINING SCHEMES OF D.G.E.T.Part-time training for industrial workers

For industrial workers, part-time evening classes areorganized to improve their standards of working

Vocational training programme for women

The National Vocational Training Institute for

Women provides instructor training, basic training

and advanced training in selected trades particularly

suitable for women

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