Question : STRIKES AND LOCK OUTS

(a)  the number of mandays wasted due to strike, lock-outs and lay-offs in public and private sectors during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise and Sector-wise;and

(b)  the steps taken by the Government to stop such incidents in future?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT(SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a): A Statement showing the number of mandays lost due to strike, lock-outs and lay-offs in public and private sectors, State-wise for the period is annexed.

(b): The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, provides a framework for maintaining harmonious industrial relations. The Act facilitates intervention, mediation and conciliation by the Industrial Relations Machinery of the appropriate Government for resolution of industrial disputes.

The conciliation officers of the Central Government and State Governments take steps in their respective jurisdictions,to intervene,mediate and resolve Industrial disputes.In the event of receipt of Failure of conciliation, the appropriate Government concerned takes a view on referring the dispute for adjudication;In a few important matters,the Government may also intervene at an appropriate level to resolve the conflict.