3.1. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Try these first

1. 1.

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

   Hint

   What does the Act aim to protect?

2. 2.

   What does conciliation involve?

   Hint

   Think about types of mediation.

3. 3.

   What is one of the main purposes of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?

   • To ensure minimum wages
   • To resolve industrial disputes
   • To increase industrial production

   Hint

   Focus on resolving issues between workers and management.

4. 4.

   True or False: Collective bargaining is only relevant for large companies.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about all types of workers, not just those in big firms.

5. 5.

   Devise a strategy for how a union could approach collective bargaining for better wages in a specific case.

   Hint

   Consider the interests of both workers and employers.

6. 6.

   Critically assess the effect of the Industrial Disputes Act on the resolution of labor disputes in modern contexts.

   Hint

   Research current labor cases where the Act was influential.