Legal Superstructure of Industrial Relations

Abstract

An attempt is made in this paper to examine the content and implications of the recent Industrial Relations Bill in the light of social objectives set for such legislation and the reality of industrial relations in the country. It is assumed that trade union freedom and emphasis on bilateral resolution of conflicts are not only an integral part of our social system but also vitally important in achieving such objectives as industrial peace, harmony, and productivity. It is argued that in the proposed system the government should encourage employers and employees to constitute effective interest groups and sort out their disputes bilaterally. The government's role should be restricted to dealing with industrial relations matters in critical situations and leading the industrial relations community to desired goals.