Employee relation Management
Employee relations are managed by the human resource department of a company. To overcome the conflicts, HR must implement continuous changes to manage the growing workforce. To reduce the number of disagreements, we can focus on the following skills.
Interpersonal Skills: This entails implementing a proper communication method, as this is the first step in avoiding conflict. Most issues can be resolved through effective communication between employees and employees.
Conflict Management: Identifying the core of the conflict and providing a solution that benefits both parties is the main purpose. To accomplish this, management must improve their negotiating skills.
Employee relation and Trade union
In every organization, there are problems regarding management and employee relations, such as salary negotiations, dealing with employment policies, employee entitlements, and communicating with employees. Employees approach trade unions or any other approaches to work on and solve issues like this (Armstrong, 2009). The wages and benefits negotiated by the union are higher than the wages and benefits of non-union workers.
Trade Unions are groups of people who gather the interests/welfares of their employees against the organization that may look for ways to succeed with the employees' involvement (Deakin & Morris, 2012).
Impact of Trade unions in Srilanka, now days
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| Figure 1 source: http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?mode=head&nid=4038 |
The trade union of the Teachers Association and the present government is having disputes. Teachers the association is always requesting solutions for the problems they have and the government and relevant parties do not listen to them and asking to continue to work. Seems both the parties are always against each other, where innocent children pay for their punishments.
Currently, the
teachers have started a picketing campaign against the government due to these
disputes.
According to records in Sri Lanka, more of trade unions act on behalf of the government employees, but they are unable to provide the best outcomes when compared to private sector trade unions . The main flaws in Sri Lanka's government sector are a lack of communication and negotiation skills on both sides.
Important Acts in Sri Lanka to Protect Employee Rights
- Store and Office Employees Act No. 19 of 1954.
- What bill regulates the employment, working hours, and remuneration of workshop and office personnel?
- Employment Law No. 47 of 1956 for women, youth and children.
- Provide additional protection for women, youth, or children in the workplace.
- Workers' Compensation Ordinance No. 19 of 1934. Chapter
- Wage Commission Law No. 27 of 1941
- This is a bill that regulates the wages of employees.
- Union Ordinance No. 14 of 1935.
- Regulation on maternity benefits of 1939.
- Employee Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958.
- Law No. 46 of 1980 establishes a trust fund for employees
- Workers’ Termination Law No. 45 of 1971
- Tips Payment Law No. 12 of 1983
Source of details : http://www.labourdept.gov.lk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=65&Itemid=86&lang=en
Summarize
Negotiating labor relations is a complicated and regulated process. However, when an HR professional is able to reach a strong agreement with the union, it demonstrates how important HR is to the organization's success.
References
Armstrong, M., (2009). Armstrongs Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice (11 ed.), London, United Kingdom: Koganpage.
Deakin, S. F. & Morris, G. S., (2012). Labour Law, 6 ed. s.l.:Hart Publishing
dept, l., (2021). Legislations Grid. [online] Labourdept.gov.lk. Available at: <http://www.labourdept.gov.lk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=281&Itemid=86&lang=en#> [Accessed 4 August 2021].
Figure 1 source: http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?mode=head&nid=4038
Youtube link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=js9ETBsrmzY
Argumentative topic. In SL there are over 2000 registered trade unions , out 60% are involved in public sector. However, studies says the total employees covered by these TUs are 10% of total work force. It is very argumentative that the fair benefits of TUs could be distributive with this participation ? . Moreover, Public sector TUs are bias to the political parties and aligned with the political agendas than employee welfare. Hence it is proved that re-assessment is needed for the TU relations in SL.
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DeleteContemporary important topic Umesh. The history of trade unionism in Sri Lanka dates back to 1890s when the first formal organization of employees emerged. With the enactment of the Trade Unions Ordinance in 1935 employees got the opportunity to legally register their trade union. However, since then politicization and multiplicity have crippled the entire trade union movement. The desire of the political parties to popularize their political agenda and the loopholes in the legal framework on trade unions as the two most significant causes for this situation. The evidence also proves that multiplicity is significant in the public sector than in the private sector.
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DeleteEvery organization’s HR Department must aware of the changing face of unions. At one point in time, unions were less diversified and negatively perceived. That is no longer the case. Union plays the huge role inside the organization. So it is important to know about their action plans , mission and the tasks.
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DeleteThe principal purpose of a trade union is to regulate employee relations with an employer via collective bargaining, It is true that Trade union play great role in safeguarding employees from any form of discrimination or harassment in organisations (Moeti-Lysson, 2011). But importantly members of the trade unions must ensure whether their leaders genuinely act towards their benefit instead of being a invisible hands of other agendas. Thankyou for sharing this interesting article Umsesh.
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DeleteAn Argument topic Umesh,In my opinion Sri lankan employee unions advocates for employee rights.at the same time there are almost political handcuffs.
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DeleteEmployee Unions always stands for the employee rights and they fight on behalf of them. Unions always negotiate with higher management regarding the betterment of employees. But in recent history of Sri Lanka Unions act under the influence of Political parties and sometimes they don't act behalf of employees.
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DeleteThe role played by trade unions in uniting, protecting and improving the employees has a positive impact on the business in order to maintain good relationship with the employees. Trade unions have also started various training and development activities which is helping new comers to get used to the work conditions in the company. As a result, workers are more aware of the rules and policies in the company and improve productivity. But still there are weak point as well when it comes to disputes.
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DeleteTrade unions play great role in safeguarding employees from any form of discrimination or harassment in organizations. Employees need to work in good environment. The formation of trade union structure began as discussion groups formed into professional organizations which has the functions like negotiating for better wages, working hours, and working conditions (Glennis, 2005).
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DeleteEvery organization in Sri Lanka practices trade unionization. But I don't believe that; they are aware of their job responsibilities.
ReplyDeleteIn any company, we see certain employees who support socialism and try to solve their problems; in these cases, employment relations grudges develop, which is unsuitable for both the employer and the employees. In my opinion, trade unions should discuss specific issues such as employee welfare but should not be involved in decision-making.
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DeleteA trade unions are understood as organizations of workers that act as a collective force in efforts to safeguard and cater to their common interests by making use of collective bargaining methods. Workers are joined together to
ReplyDeleteachieve goals in areas such as wages and working conditions. They negotiates contracts and conditions with employers, keeping employee satisfaction high and protecting workers from unsafe or unfair working conditions.
In Sri Lanka most of the public trade unions are controlled by the political parties and they work for their own political benefits and not for the workers.
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DeleteIn times of disagreement, trade unions take an active role in negotiating between management and labor. Trade unions not only represent employees when it comes to paying and benefits, but they also provide employees a voice when it comes to other parts of personnel regulations.
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DeleteHi Umesh, this is very important topic. Trade unions play a vital role in protecting workers from any form of discrimination or harassment within organizations. you have explained this topic well. thanks for sharing.
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DeleteWell explained on the need of Strategic HRM for an organization dealing with Trade Union where we find normally in large scale organization to get the right of the employees/members.
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ReplyDeleteprotecting employees from any form of discrimination or harassment in the organization. Employees need to work in a good environment is noteworthy task of trade unions . These discussion groups have the function of negotiating better wages, working hours and working conditions.The formation of the union structure began with discussion groups formed in professional organizations. These discussion groups have the function of negotiating better wages, working hours and working conditions.
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DeleteTrade unions play an important role and are helpful in effective communication between the workers and the management. One of the key roles include being able to resolve workplace issues by being a voice for employees. An important element to be valued and practiced. The author has well explained. Worth to read.
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