Section 26: Functions of Works Council

26. Functions of Works Council.-- The functions of Works Council shall be to promote measure for securing and preserving good relation between an employer and his workmen and, in particular; (a) To endeavour to maintain continuous sympathy and understanding between the employer and the workmen; (b) To promote settlement of differences and disputes through bilateral negotiations; (c) To promote security of employment for the workmen and conditions of safety, health and job satisfaction in their work; (d) To take measures of facilitating good and harmonious working condition in the factory/establishment; to provide vocational training and educational facilities for children of workmen in secretarial and accounting procedures and to promote their absorption in these departments of the factory/establishment; and (e) To discuss any other matter of mutual interest with a view to promoting better labour-management relations.

Effective date: 2012-03-14

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