Critique: System and Change in Industrial Relations Analysis As a student of industrial relations‚ I am often bombarded with conflicting theories and reasons for the emergence and importance of this field. Edmond Heery outlines and analyses the justaposition of two different views of modeling this vast and often debated area of industrial relations. His article looks at two types of model building in IR. First‚ the traditional model of systems-thinking set forth by John Dunlop‚ one of the pioneers
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Abstract This is a report exploring three key areas of industrial relations at the University of Ballarat (UB)‚ examining current legislations and the policies and procedures. The three areas are; • Employee attraction and retention • Employee performance and appraisal • Employee voluntary and non-voluntary exit from the organisation This report finds that the adequate procedures and policies in place are in line with all relevant legislation. Contents Abstract 2 Introduction 4 Company
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LABOUR LAW 2006 & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION IN MANUFACTURING AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN BANGLADESH M. SHABBIR ALI LEARNING OBJECTIVES (PART-I) • • • • • • • • • • Background of Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 Salient features of this new law Workers classification Appointment Letter‚ ID Card‚ Service Book Wage & Payment/ Minimum Wage Modes of Separation Working Hour‚ Weekly Holiday‚ OT & Leave Maternity Benefit Safety‚ First Aid Appliance & Canteens Other Welfare Provisions
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which will essentially reduce the possible sources of friction between labor and management.” The “new” approach suggests to achieve industrial peace through social protection and promotion of social welfare of labor. It means that‚ aside from acting as the arbiter of social conflict‚ the government should take a proactive role in reducing social and industrial conflicts by acting on its source‚ that is‚ by improving the institutional arrangements to welfare of labor and its share in the wealth
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In the mid to late 1800’s‚ millions of Catholic immigrants began arriving in the United States. In 1815 there were only 80 Catholic Churches‚ 7 priests‚ and 70‚000 Catholics‚ making Catholicism an extreme minority. However‚ by 1916 Catholics were a powerful force with 15.7 million members. The six largest Catholic immigration groups‚ referred to as the “Big Six” included Irish‚ German‚ Italian‚ Polish‚ French-Canadian‚ and Mexican Immigrants. Each immigrant group brought with them their own set of
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interest in the issue of globalization‚ internationalization‚ ’best practices’ adoption and its impacts on the convergence of national employment relations system. Many scholars concludes that at the industry level‚ the needed changes to be more flexible and internationally competitive has led to several common patterns in term of employment relations. Meanwhile‚ others argue that cross-national variations such as culture‚ economic stage of development‚ institutions workers‚ behavioral mindset still
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LEGAL ASPECTS OF COMPENSATION AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS Indian labor laws are the laws that regulate employment. These are broadly divided into 5 categories: working conditions‚ industrial relations‚ wages‚ welfare and social securities. Under the Constitution of India‚ Labor is a subject in the Concurrent List where both the Central & State Governments are competent to enact legislation subject to certain matters being reserved for the Centre. The Ministry of Labor and Employment has the responsibility
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References: Du Toit‚ D. et al (2003). Labour Relations Law – A Comprehensive Guide. Fourth Edition. Durban. Lexis-Nexis Butterworths Cheadle‚ H Olivier‚ M. (2006b). Strikes Lock-outs‚ and Related Forms of Industrial Action : Lecture Notes for PGDLL. University of Johannesburg ____________________________________________________________ COSATU (1999). Submission to the Minister of
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boundaries of the people living there created a conflict-ridden continent. The clash of tribes within the imposed boarders and the natural movement of people in pre-colonial Africa made an ill foundation for the West’s imposed governments. Cultural pluralism in these new regions sparked the disintegration of unity between the African people. The inexperienced governments could not handle the conflict of interests. Their inability to suit the diverse countries’ ruling needs led to the crumbling societies
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6‚800 of Air Canada’s flight attendants were set to go on strike in 2011. However‚ the dispute between the union and the management escalated and got sent to the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB)‚ and resulted in prohibition of work stoppage. Unwantingly‚ the employees had to resume daily operations at Air Canada. The main issues the employees brought to the table during the negotiations were: job protection‚ wages‚ working conditions and pension changes. Air Canada was planning to launch
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