presented by :- IGNITED MINDS

SHWETA CHOUDHURY(48)

SONALI MAJUMDAR(50) LOPAMUDRA

BARMA(24) SABYASACHI TARAI (

39 ) MANAS NIAL (25 )

Unique motivational power and a great psychological value.

Peace and harmony between workers and management.

Workers get to see how their actions would contribute to the overall growth of the company.

They tend to view the decisions as `their own’ and are more enthusiastic in their implementation

Participation makes them more responsible

Work committee,1947 Joint Management Councils,1958 Scheme of workers’ participation,1977 The 1983 Scheme Worker share in equity 1985 1990 Bill

Communication Consultation Participation Joint Decision-making Collective Bargaining Co-determination Self Management

WORKER PARTICIPATION IN MANAGEMENT

IN SAIL

Problems:-Technological obsolescence.Redundant work force.Excessive regulation.

Implementation:- Brain storming sessions. Consultations. 5 areas of priorities for action.

Improving work culture. Utilization of installed facilities. Improving production and productivity. Generating profits through cost control. Improving customer satisfaction.

Cross functional and multi skill training.

Committees :- Industry level - MJCCSI. Enterprise level - JCPP. Plant level Zonal level Shop floor level

Suggestion schemes:- “1990-91” year of suggestions. 2- tire award system.

Organized national conference of suggestors.

EffectsRetaining &relocation of redundant

employees.Loss of man days nil.Permanent negotiation committees.25% increase in productivity.Dispensed budgetary support from the

government.20 times increase in number of

suggestions.Savings worth Rs 1300 millions.

Constitution of a Joint Committee at the corporate level on April 3,1973

The Tiruchi unit of BHEL manufactures high pressure boilers

phenomenal growth in personnel9 unions operating ; 4 recognized by

the corporation as participating unions

3rd WC constituted in 1972 ( ID Act 1947 ) Secret ballot by workers Functions : working conditions amenities safety & accident prevention administration of welfare funds educational & recreational

activities implementation & review of

decisions

15 shop councils ; 8 are major & 7 are minor

Four participating unions Decisions based on consensus deal with operational problems - Controlling wastage - Ensuring material economy - Proper storage of materials - Quality improvement - Absenteeism, reduction and

redesigning of work - Attaining monthly targets for

production - Review of cost reduction

8 workers' representatives nominated to PC

Selective issues taken up Major functions : - To review production targets for the

plant -To resolve inter-council problems - To provide suitable guidelines for

reducing absenteeism - To periodically review cost reduction

schemes - To develop information systems

Suggestion scheme ( 1964 ) Grievance procedure Welfare programmes - subsidized canteen facilities - medical facilities - education facilities for the children

of employees - transport facilities for employees - group insurance scheme,

conveyance allowance Increase in expenditure on Employee

benefits

Production Trends : value added / employee – Rs 74019 ( 82-83) Rs 99156

( 84-85) Manager’s perspective : - Clear demarcation helped to sort out

issues - Good labour management relations - Creation of mutual trust Worker’s feedback : - Only such matters which have major

financial implications are delayed - No interference by the union in the affairs of the works committee

WORKER PARTICIPATION IN MANAGEMENT IN TATA STEEL

1956 INTRODUCTION OF JOINT COUNCILS AT THREE LEVELS

JOINT DEPARTMENT AL COUNCILS AT DEPARTMENTAL LEVEL

JOINT CONSULTATTIVE COUNCIL OF MANAGE MENT AT APEX LEVEL

JOINT WORK COUNCILS FOR ENTIRE WORK

SHOP FLOOR LEVEL WORK COUNCILS (1919)

EQUAL MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES

ROTATION OF CHAIRMANSHIP BETWEEN MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE

TISCO HAS A RECOGNISED &REPRESENTATIVE UNION(TWU) AT UNIT LEVEL

NOT AT INDUSTRY LEVEL

THE JOINT COUNCILS ENSURES DIAGONAL NO CHANCE OF ENROACH MENT BY COUNCILS ON THE FUNCTIONS OF TRADE UNIONS

HELPS UNIONS TO CROSS PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIER OF UNION SUSPICION OF MANAGEMENT MOTIVES

KEEN INTREST OF MANAGEMENT TO IMPLEMENT OF THE DECISION

TRAINING AT ALL LEVEL OF MGT.,STAFF, WORKER

JCCM:-10 MEMBERS ,NOT MORE THEN 2 OF THEM CAN BE OFFICERS OF UNION,WHO ARE NOT EMPLOYEES OF TATA STEEL

JWC:-12 MEMBERS,JDC:-4TO 10 EXISTENCE OF OTHERS PARTICIPATIVE

FORUMS :-CENTRAL WORKS COMMITTEE,NON FACTORY EMPLOYEES WORKS COMMITTEE,ZONAL WORKS COMMTTIEE,MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS COMMITTEE AND OTHER 18 COMMITTEES

SUGGESTIONS DISCUSSED IN JDC;FEASIBLE ONES ACCEPTED

FINANCIAL SUGGESSTION REFFERED TO SUGGESSTION BOX COMMITTEE

SUGGESTE REWARDED CASH FOR ACCEPTED SUGGESTION SUITABLE PART OF THE SAVINGS

MEETINGS HELD JDC:-1 IN FORTNIGHTJWC:-1 IN AMONTHJCCM:-1IN 3 MONTHSDISCUSSION JDC:-1ST FORT NIGHT –PRODUCTIVITY 2ND FORTNIGHT-SAFETY & WELLFAREJWC:-NOT FINALISED AT JDC LEVEL

DISCUSSEDJCCM:-DISCUSSED THE UNRESOLVED ITEMS

CHAIR MAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN HOLD OFFICE BY MANAGEMENT AND WORKERS SIDE

CHANGES OF MEMBERSHIP IN 2 YEARS

EXCEPT HALF OF THE ORIGINAL MAMBERS

ADVISE MANAGEMENT IN:- PRODUCTION WELFAREEXCLUDE MATTER OF THE JCM:-ECONOMIC FINANCIAL TO FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION OF

RECOMMENDATIONS MADE AT COUNCILS MEETINGS APPROVED BY COMPANY

TO STUDY OPERATIONAL RESULT LONG TERM PRODUCTION PROBLEM ADVICE STEPS TO PROMOTE

PRODUCTION:-PROCESS ELIMINATION OF WASTE IMPROVEMENT OF PRODUCTIVITY COST CONTROL SPORTSBETTER FUNCTIONING OF WORKERSUPERVISE FUNCTIONING OF OTHER

PARTICIPATIVE COMMITTEETOREFFERS MATTER S TO JCCCM FOR

CONSIDERATION AND ADVICE

TATA STEEL REACHED ITS PEAK PERFORMANCE

INTEGRATE INDIVIDUALS GOALS WITH ORGANISATIONAL GOALS

INTRODUCTION OF PERFORMANCE ETHIC PROGRAMME

BETTER COORDINATION BETWEEN MANAGEMENT AND WORKERS

INCRESED LOYALTY OF EMPLOYEES

EVERY EMPLOYEE IS ENCOURAGED TO THINK , INNOVATE AND GIVE SUGGESTIONS

RAISED PROFIT INCREASED EFFICIENCY

Empowerment of employeesMore responsible & take more

initiativeTrust between both partiesOrganisations sustained in emerging

competitive environmentWorkers & management partners in

progress