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Topic 2 : Evolvement of Industrial Relations - Coggle Diagram
Topic 2 : Evolvement of Industrial Relations
Origins of IR
1920's
Emergence of Trade Union
Development of estates and tin mines
Labour movement by Communist Party of Malaya
Background of IR in Malaysia is related to the British administration ,immigrant workers and the development of estates and mines
Indian workers were working in coffee and sugarcane plantation and later rubber estate
Chinese workers were working in tin mines
In return they were given food and wages
The establishment of Chinese Workers Guild - resembling the characteristics of trade union.
1930's
Newly formed unions
Several strikes
No legislation on trade union and their activity
Communist leader were chosen as leader for workers movement
The Selangor Rubber workers Union call for general strike of all rubber workers in the state
Strikes spread to Penang , Malacca and Johore and into cooliery supplied to tin mines and railways
Main demand : increase in wage
Other demand : operate trade unions legally
1940's
Employers exert for law
-1940 first law but not enforced due to Japanese invasion
1938 - 1941most organizations for workers come into existance and function as societies
Trade union Enactment 1941 -delayed implementation due to Japanese invasion
-1945 -numerous trade unions and association were formed by workers
-July 1946 -Trade Union Enactment come into force
1946
Government set up
: - Trade Union Advisor department
: - Appoint Register of trade union
Trade union Enactment
:- 3 clauses
3 important clauses
1- All trade unions must be registered
2- Federation of trade unions can only be formed by unions in the same industry
3- Unions official had to have been employed for a minimum of 3 years in the industry they represent
The System
Prior to 1965
-The voluntary system of industrial relations patterned along the British system
-the concept of self-government and autonomy within industry was the key to industrial harmony
September 1965
The Essential (Trade Disputes in Essential Services) Regulations , 1965 was publicize
Designed to ensure that trade disputes in certain scheduled services would not lead to disruption of such services
-the award of the Tribunal was final and legally binding on the parties to the dispute
The International Labour Organization (ILO)
The only 'tripartite' United Nations agency in that it brings together representatives of governments, employers and workers to jointly shape policies and programs
This unique arrangement gives the ILO an edge in incorporating 'real world' knowledge about employment and work
183 member Countries
Objectives and Aims
To advancing opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity
aims to promote rights at work , encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue in handling work-related issues
Malaysian Public Sector
Civil service , the statutory bodies and the local authorities
-The public sector refer to the relationship between the government and the public's sector employees
It is related to the role of the government as an employer in this sector
Employers refer to the federal government , the state government , the federal statutory authorities and the local authorities
Actors of IR system
Salaries Commissions and Salaries Committees
The Public Service Department
The Public Service Tribunal
The Joint Councils
:- National Joint Councils
Characteristics
Not involved in collective bargaining
Wages and other terms of services are discussed at the national level between government and CUEPACS
Grouped by ministries, departments, statutory bodies, local authorities
Follow the General Orders