Industrial Disputes

Industrial Disputes

The various types of Industrial action include:

Overt    obvious

 Lockouts

 Picket   protest

 Bans

 Strikes

 Covert       secret

 Exclusion from decision making

 Labor turnover

 Sabotage      damage

 Absenteeism   absence

Overt action is action undertaken that is clearly visible. Covert action is secretive, hidden forms of industrial action which may be undertaken by bother employers and employees.

Industrial conflict is simply the disagreement between employees and employers.

Causes of industrial disputes include:

 Bad management policy

 Poor physical working conditions

 Political and social issues

 General working conditions may not be suitable.

Over the years, it is a known fact that industrial disputes have been dramatically decreases, due t a realization in business that ER is a very vital aspect of the business operations.

Industrial conflict involves measures taken because of dissatisfaction with the existing Management employee relationship.

Causes of industrial conflict include wage demands, working conditions, changes in management policy or the desire to achieve social or personal goals.

There are many types of industrial action. Overt action or highly visible action includes strikes, pickets, lockouts, bans and work to rule. Less obvious covert action includes absenteeism, sabotage and staff turnover.

Resolving industrial disputes will involve a number of stakeholders with specific interest in the disputes. These include employees, employers, unions, employer associations and agencies such as the AIRC o in NSW, the Industrial Relation Commission.

Processes used in resolving disputes include conciliation where the disputing parties are encouraged to reach an agreement. If this does not work, arbitration or a court order decided the outcome is used. This decision is legally binding on all parties.

Grievance procedures allow negotiation to take place in a formal framework.

It is difficult to measure the costs and benefits of a dispute. Costs and benefits can be social, where individuals are affected of political where a whole community is affected.