Labour Welfare

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Welfare basically means- wellness, health, happiness, friendly relations, prosperity. It is a desirable state of existence involving the physical, mental, moral and emotional 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

Definition

OXFORD DICTIONARY: la.wel as efforts to made life worth while or worth living for workmen . THE LABOUR INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE specify labour welfare as every thing done for intellectual ,physical, moral and economic betterment of the worker whether by employer, government , or other agency .

THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF L.W in 1969 include such services ,facilities and amenities such as canteens ,rest and recreational; sanitary and medical facilities, arrangement for travel , accommodation of worker or employee and such other services and facilities including s. security major as contribute to improve the condition under which worker are employed.

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 state government Various agents and mediators also appointed for this task.

Need for Labour Welfare

The Objectives and principles of labour welfare 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.

Principles of labour welfare(2009)

L.W Activities is entirely rest on the management shoulders at every levels. Right to adequate wage in addition to the welfare facilities. Look after welfare as Matter of Social obligations. Helping employees to help themselves in the long run. Periodic evaluation of welfare services.

APPROACHES TO LABOUR WELFARE

Approaches to labour welfare mean the attitudes, beliefs and traditions applied by the labour welfare agencies.

Many organizations are becoming aware of the welfare facilities being provided to its employees.

employers are establishing welfare standards voluntarily, willingly an enthusiastically.

Welfare benefits not only extended to self but the society also.

Many approaches have been designed in this perspective.

Approaches to labour welfare

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The Police Theory The Religion Theory. Philanthropic Theory. Paternalistic Theory. Placating theory. Public Relations. 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.

II) The Religion Theory

Man is a religious animal our act related to religious sentiment & beliefs This theory believes in two key approaches:The Investment. & 2) The Atonement ( punishment)

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The Investment theory explains the welfare benefits provided to the workers is the current Investment made for future progress. Raw fruit today, flourish tomorrow. The atonement approach says, If the employees/workers are not getting availed with the benefits, it is a part of their sins in the past. They need to be atone for that purpose.

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

IV) PATERNALISTIC APPROACH (TRUSTICIAN)

In this theory, the owner, occupier or the employer, holds the funds/profit of the Industry in a trust.

For benefit of himself, worker and also socety It creates a good moral for the internal and external environment.

Gave fund for wellbeing Mahatma Gandhi strongly advocate this theory Also known as the trusteeship theory of labour welfare.

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 and compel with the provided welfare benefits.

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.

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.

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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Functions/Duties of L.W. Officer establish contacts & hold consultation with factory mgt

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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. To watch I.R with a view to using his influence in event of dispute b/w mgt & worker. To deal with Wage and employment matter by joint consultation with fac. Mgt & worker representative bodies. To exercise Restraining influence over worker going illegal strikes & over mgts declaring illegal lockouts & help in preventing anti social activities. To maintain neutral attitude during legal strike or lockout for peaceful settlement.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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to suggest measures which will serve to raise the standard of living of workers and in general, promote their well being

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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.