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Labour Welfare


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ons Welfare basically means- wellness,

health, happiness, friendly relations,prosperity.

It is a desirable state of existence

involving the physical, mental, moral andemotional stability.

Labour welfare are the voluntary efforts

by the management. Industrial/labour welfare also refers to the

Statutory and voluntary efforts made for

betterment of the labour


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Definition

OXFORD DICTIONARY: la.wel asefforts to made life worth while orworth living for workmen .

THE LABOUR INVESTIGATIONCOMMITTEE specify labour welfareas every thing done for intellectual

,physical, moral and economicbetterment of the worker whether byemployer, government , or other

agency .


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THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OFL.W in 1969 include such services

,facilities and amenities such ascanteens ,rest and recreational;sanitary and medical facilities,

arrangement for travel ,accommodation of worker oremployee and such other servicesand facilities including s. security

major as contribute to improve thecondition under which worker areemployed.


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Origin of the concept

First world war 1914-18. India being one of the founder

member . India followed International Labour

Organization (ILO) since 1919. Many labour legislations have been

introduced by central and stategovernment

Various agents and mediators also

appointed for this task.


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Need for Labour Welfare

The Objectives and principles of labourwelfare includes, Necessary for Industrial System. Rural and agriculture turns to urban and

Industry. Key role in Economic Development. Need felt seriously by the Royal

Commission of labour in 1931. Increases the employees belonging towards

orgn. Encourages Healthy and friendly

relationships.


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Principles of labourwelfare(2009)

L.W Activities is entirely rest on themanagement shoulders at everylevels.

Right to adequate wage in additionto the welfare facilities. Look after welfare as Matter of Social

obligations.

Helping employees to helpthemselves in the long run.

Periodic evaluation of welfare

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pproac es o a ourwelfare

1. The Police Theory

2. The Religion Theory.

3. Philanthropic Theory.

4. Paternalistic Theory.

5. Placating theory.

6.

Public Relations.7. Functional Theory.


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I) THE POLICE THEORY Minimum level of welfare facility is necessary

Men is selfish and self centered workers availed with the basic facilities needed E.g- latrines,

drinking water, enough rest and lunch intervals, etc.

With out policing or compulsion employer not give anything

In this approach the government has introduced the practices to

control the exploitation of workers by their management/

employer. E.g.- heavy work load and less payments, very small

time intervals, no freedom of speech, etc.

In case of non completion of the above, the management is liable

to get a punishment.


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III) PHILANTHROPIC APPROACH

Based on men's love for man kind

Philos mean loving and anthrop mean man Promote the wellbeing internal and external environment.

This is a kind approach which has a keen interest in giving

strategy.

Provisions for good conditions of work, day-care facilities for

children, canteens, washing facilities. (In regards to the

employees)And rehabilitation of disabled people, working

boys/girls hostel facilities, donations to NGOs,

Labour welfare movement in early year, industrial revolution by

this approach

It is not universal and continues


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V) THE PLACATING THEORY

Based on fact that labour group are militant Conscious about rights

This theory mainly responds to the peaceful measures

applicable for the workers and employees. Application of this theory is basically meant for the

organized and committable/ enthusiastic workforce.

This theory enables the employees to be pleased andcompel with the provided welfare benefits.


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VI) Public Relations Theory

Goodwill between mgt and labour and public

In this theory the welfare benefits are directly related to

the impression of the Industry.

It work direct as an advertisement

To built a public relation

Publicity stand

Impression with the point of view of internal and external

environment.


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VII) FUNCTIONAL THEORY

Called as efficiency theory

welfare benefits used as secure-develop high

productivity and outcome of employees

Employer take care of employee

Approach expects the results in the employees/workers

efficiency and effectiveness on work.

Involve in decisionmaking

This concepts is commonly used in nature.


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Labour Welfare Officer

Introduction:- Relating to the discipline of welfare, industrial

relation & personnel mgt

Now a days a Specialist require

This appointment is made under The factories Act, 1948.

Appointed in any establishment wherein 500 or more workmen are

employed on any-day preceding 12 months

Intention behind his appt. is to minimize or end the mal practices

in jobber system.

Approved by the state labour commissioner.

Play many sided role with expert knowledge & social

understanding


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. .Officer

1. To establish contacts & hold consultation with factory mgt &

worker

2. To study & understand point of view of labour in order to help the

fac. ,mgt to shape & formulate the labour policies to the worker in

a language they can understand.

3. To watch I.R with a view to using his influence in event of disputeb/w mgt & worker.

4. To deal with Wage and employment matter by joint consultation

with fac. Mgt & worker representative bodies.

5. To exercise Restraining influence over worker going illegal strikes &

over mgts declaring illegal lockouts & help in preventing anti

social activities.

6. To maintain neutral attitude during legal strike or lockout for

eaceful settlement.

To establish liaison with the Inspector of Factories and the medical


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7. To establish liaison with the Inspector of Factories, and the medical

services concerning medical examination of employees, health

records, supervision of hazardous jobs, accident prevention and

supervision of safety committees, systematic plant inspection, safety

education, investigation of accidents, maternity benefits and

workmen's compensation.

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to encourage provision of amenities such as canteens, shelters for rest,crches, adequate latrine facilities, drinking water, sickness pension,

gratuity, payments, granting of loans and legal advice to workers.

9. To promote relation between fac.mgt & worker which will ensure

productive efficiency as well as ameliorations in the working condition

to help worker to adjust & adopt themselves to working environment.

to help the factory management in regulating the grant of leave with


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10. to help the factory management in regulating the grant of leave with

wages and explain to workers the provisions relating to leave with

wages and other leave privileges and to guide the workers in the

matter of submission of applications for regulating authorized absence.

11. to advise on provision of welfare facilities such as housing facilities

food-stuffs, social and recreational facilities and sanitation and on

individual personal problems and on the education of children.

12. to advise the factory management on questions relating to training of

new starters, apprentices, workers on transfer and promotion,

instructors and supervisors; supervision and control of

notice board and information bulletins; to further the education of

workers and encourage their attendance at technical institutes.

to suggest measures which will serve to raise the standard of


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13. to suggest measures which will serve to raise the standard of

living of workers and in general, promote their well being

14. No Welfare Officer shall deal with any disciplinary case against a

worker or appear before a conciliation office or in a Court or

Tribunal on behalf of the Factory management against any worker.

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