What is the meaning of "protected workmen" in the Industrial Disputes Act of 1947? What should be the percentage of "protected workmen" out of the total number of workmen employed in any establishment? The answer is 1%. How do we arrive at 1%, sir?
From India, Pune
5From India, Pune
Section 33(3) of the Industrial Disputes Act provides certain privileges for a Protected Workman in an establishment.
Rule 61(1) of the Industrial Disputes (Central) Rules, 1957, states that every registered trade union connected with an industrial establishment shall communicate to the employer before the 30th of April the names and addresses of officials employed in the company who need to be recognized as Protected officials. This recognition is subject to the following conditions:
- 1% of the total strength of workmen
- Minimum of 5 officials
- Maximum of 100 officials
In cases where there is more than one registered trade union, a proportionate distribution needs to be implemented.
From India, Pune
Rule 61(1) of the Industrial Disputes (Central) Rules, 1957, states that every registered trade union connected with an industrial establishment shall communicate to the employer before the 30th of April the names and addresses of officials employed in the company who need to be recognized as Protected officials. This recognition is subject to the following conditions:
- 1% of the total strength of workmen
- Minimum of 5 officials
- Maximum of 100 officials
In cases where there is more than one registered trade union, a proportionate distribution needs to be implemented.
From India, Pune
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