Introduction to labor

The era of economic growth and planned' development has brought with it manifold problems in the field of industrial relations, and concepts like minimum wage, labour legislation, wage formation, wage setting and labour unrest etc., have been under microscopic review from time to time. The

Government, in spite of its efforts, has not been able to achieve the desired results and has failed in its mission to bring about industrial peace and harmony. The inability to reconcile the twin goals of growth and justice has generated much industrial conflict and dissensions in the area of industrial relations.

The coverage of the Indian scene in this volume is comprehensive and includes the treatment of the vital institutions, concepts and events. A special feature of the book is its 18 well-compiled and informative tables and a statistical appendix. The last chapter of special significance as it suggests a framework for action. the volume is of contends in this volume that the tion. The author modern Indian Industrial Relations System is in the midst of a "crisis" of industrialism and explores several of the key and vital issues that need to be better understood if we are to build a sensible industrial

relations system. Unlike other books on Indian Industrial Relations System which lack analytical depth, and are repetitive and pedestrian in both treatment, this book is rich in i substance and analysis. An up-to issues and Pian of l date treatise of major c form interesting and extremely useful facing the reading to planners, economists economy should and students of Industrial.