3.2. Collective Bargaining

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define Collective Bargaining.

   Hint

   Think about how workers can join together for better conditions.

2. 2.

   What is the purpose of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?

   Hint

   Consider what laws help manage conflicts in workplaces.

3. 3.

   What is collective bargaining?

   • A process of employer layoffs
   • A process where workers negotiate better terms with their employers
   • An individual negotiation

   Hint

   Think about who initiates this process.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Industrial Disputes Act supports collective bargaining.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the primary laws related to industrial peace.

5. 5.

   Discuss a real-world application of collective bargaining in a scenario where workers faced unsafe working conditions and negotiated improvements. What were the outcomes?

   Hint

   Explore historical labor movements for concrete examples.

6. 6.

   Imagine a negotiation scenario where the employer is resistant to any changes. Propose strategies for the workers to effectively persuade their employer to consider their demands.

   Hint

   Think about practical negotiation tactics that work in real-life situations.