Introduction to Collective Bargaining Arvind Shrouti,Option Positive

Arvind Shrouti,Option Positive Definition Collective Bargaining is a method by which trade union protect and improve the condition of members’ working lives. Collective Bargaining as means of joint regulation. Economic & Political role ILO- Convention No 87- The right to collective bargaining forms an integral part of the ILO declaration on Fundamental Principles (1998) OECD Core Labour Standards WTO Social Clause United Nations – Global Compact Arvind Shrouti,Option Positive

Arvind Shrouti,Option Positive Good Faith and CB Good faith, a precondition of successful CB process. Good faith=Fair legal practices Both parties make every reasonable effort to arrive at an agreement No Good faith=symptoms are instantly seen Arvind Shrouti,Option Positive

FEATURES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: Must be collective Power Dynamics/relationship of the parties Continuous and Dynamic Arvind Shrouti,Option Positive

Arvind Shrouti,Option Positive Issues Dealt by CB Rate of wages, pay. Hours of employment, working conditions Employment policies Productivity settlement Arvind Shrouti,Option Positive

Arvind Shrouti,Option Positive Few Questions: What is your understanding about collective bargaining? Do unions have collective bargaining rights in your country? What is the legal framework in your country related to collective bargaining? Explain the collective bargaining process in your country?   Arvind Shrouti,Option Positive