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LIST O F LARGE AND MEDIUM SCALE UNITS IN KOTTAYAMDISTRICT

SI. Name and Address of UnitNo.1 Hlndustan Newsprint Ltd

News Pnnt NagarKotayam

2 Formix industriesPunnatharaEttunanoorKottayam

3 Kohinoor Roller Floor MillsEttumanoorKottayam

4 Kottayam TextilesDevagiriKanakaryKottayam

5 Diamond Roller Mills (P) Ltd.Mavilongu, Pallom P.O.Chingavanam, Kottayam

6 Midas Precured Trade (Pvt. Ltd.)Industrial EstateEttumanoor, Kottayam

7 Premier Rubber ProductsRuby Nager P.O.Changanacheny

8 MRF Limited,Vadavathoor P. 0Kottayam

Product

News print

Rubber mixing

Maida, Sooji, wheat flour

Cotton yam

Maida, Sooji wheat floor

Precured tread Rubber.

Cycle tyres and tubes

Tread RubberAutomobile tubes Rubberproducts.


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Premier Latex ProductsP.B. No.23Kottayam

Rubber gloves

Travancore Electro-Chemical Industries Ltd. Calcium Carbide,P.O. Chtngavanam, Konayam Acetylene black,

Disulphorisationcomponents

Indian Crumb Rubber Factory,Puliyanoor P.O. Crumb rubberPalai

The Canara Paper mills Pvt. Ltd.Chethipuzha Craft paperChanganacherryThe Travancore Cements Ltd. W t e cementsNattakom, Kottayam Cement paintsErankaulam Regional co-operative MilkProducers Union, Pasteurization plant, milkVadavathwr, Konayam and its productsPadijarakara Agencies Ltd.Chennappady Latex factoryKanjuapally, Kottayarn

Centrifuged Rubber latex

Pahjarakara Agencies Ltd. Centrifuged rubber latexKottayam Latex Factory, Kottayarn


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Appendix 2INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR WORKERS

I . Name2. Age & Sex3 . Religion4. Educational Qualification5. Illiteracy among workers is an impediment in the effective working of trade

union. Do you agree to this?Strongly agree ( Agree ( No opinion 1 Disagree 1 Strongly disagree

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7 . Do you have membership in trade unions?Voluntarily or notName of the union

6. Illiteracy among workers was exploited by union leaders. Do you agree to this?

Yes / NoYes 1 No

- Strongly agree I Agree

8. Do you pay membership fees?. . .I Regularly Occasionally Never

No opinion I Disagree

9. Can you rank the unions in the order of preferences on the basis of theusefulness to the labourers?

Strongly disagree

AITUC I UTUC I INTUC I CITU I BMS I Others-

10. Trade unions are essential for the redressal of the Yes / Nogrievances of the workers

1 1 . What is your motivation in joining a Trade Union?


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12. Do you approve of the present functioning and activities of Yes l Nothe trade unions

13. Trade union leaders must be selected on the basis of democracy. Do you agreeto this?

Shongly agree I Agree I No opinion I Disagree I Strongly disagree14. The growth of trade unions in our countryhas highly influenced the

democratic life of the nation. Do you agree to this?Strongly agree 1 Agree l No opinion l Disagree I Strongly disagree

15. Are you satisfied with the wage increments attained Yes l Nothrough collective bargaining

16. Collective Bargaining Deals with Economic Aspects Only. Do you agree tothis?

Strongly agree l Agree I Noopinion l Disagree I Strongly disagree17. Long term settlements formulated through collective bargaining increased

workers facilities. Do you agree to this?Strongly agree l Agree l Noopinion l Disagree I Strongly disagree

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18. Do you agree that collective bargaining is the best method for Yes 1Nosecuring prompt and fair redressal of grievances

19. Some of the unions in your factory are pro-management. Do you agree tothis?

Strongly agree 1 Agree I No opinion I Disagree I Strongly disagree


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20. The caste and sectarian affiliation of the management is a factor that affectsthe relationship between the worker and the trade unions. Do you agree tothis?

21. Sectarians leaders directly influence the workers belonging to the same sect.

Strongly agree

Do you agree to this?

Agree I No opinion I Disagree I Strongly disagree

-Strongly agree l Agree l Noopinion l Disagree I Strongly disagree

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22. Do you think that sectarian affiliations influence theworkers in their participation in trade union activities

Yes 1No

23 . Financial soundness of a trade union is a prerequisite for the success of atrade union. Do you agree to ths?

24. It is not safe to start an agitational programme when the financial position of

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the union is not sound. Do you agree to this?Strongly agree 1 Agree I No opinion 1 Disagree 1 Strongly disagree 1

Strongly agree

25. Do you agree to the flow of funds from inside the union and from outside the

Agree I No opinion I Disagree I Strongly disagree

union?Strongly agree ( Agree ( No opinion ( Disagree ( Strongly disagree

26. Inter Union Rivalry will always help the management in prolongingsettlement of issues. Do you agree to this?

Strongly agree I Agree I No opinion I Disagree ] Strongly disagree


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27. Multiunionism divide the bargaining power of the union. Do you agree tothis?

Strongly agree I Agree I No opinion I Disagree ( Strongly disagree28. In multiunionism none of the union will seriously take up the cause of the

workers Do you agree to this?-Strongly agree l Agree l No opinion l Disagree I Strongly disagree

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29. Management in their factory favoured multiunionism. Do you agree to this?Strongly agree 1 Agree 1 No opinion I Disagree I Strongly disagree

30. In case of multiunions the management would show partiality or discriminateamong the unions. Do you agree to this?

Strongly agree I Agree I No opinion I Disagree I Strongly disagreeII

3 1. Mulitunionism facilitates management malung the unions fight among

32. Whlch out of single unionism, double unionism and multiunionism suited for

themselves. Do you agree to this?Strongly agree 1 Agree 1 No opinion 1 Disagree

33 . The emergence of more than one union has very much helped the growth of

Strongly disagree

promoting working class interest?

trade union movement in Kerala. Do you agree to this?Strongly agree I Agree I No opinion [ Disagree I Strongly disagree

Single Union Double Union Multiunionism


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34. All workers should jointly participate in the joint strike organised by all tradeunions for the redressal of worlang class grievances. Do you agree to this?

Strongly agree I Agree [ No opinion I Disagree ( Strongly disagreel I I I

35 . For a legitimate cause even rival union should not refiain from strike. Doyou agree to this?

Strongly agree ( Agree ( Noopinion 1 Disagree I Strongly disagree

37. Strikes cause considerable financial hardships for the workers. Do you agree

36. Strike Organised by one Union Fails due to the Opposition of Other UnionsDo you agree to this?

to this? Do you agree to this?I Strongly agree I Agree I No opinion I Disagree [ Strongly disagree 1

Strongly agree

38. The trade unions should organize strikes only when all the other methods fail.Do you agree to this?Strongly agree I Agree I No opinion I Disagree ( Strongly disagree

Agree

39. Leadership fiom outside will hamper the trade union movement. Do you agreeto this?

Strongly agree 1 Agree 1 No opinion 1 Disagree I Strongly disagree

No opinion 1 Disagree

40. Professional trade union leaders are necessary for the growth of trade union

Strongly disagree

activities. Do you agree to this?Strongly agree I Agree ( Noopinion ( Disagree I Strongly disagree

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41. More dedicated leaders originated from within the industry. Do you agree tothis?

Strongly agree I Agree 1 No opinion 1 Disagree I Strongly disagree42. Outside leaders never go to the core of the trade union problems. They have

their selfish interest only. Do you agree to this?I Strongly agree I Agree I No opinion I Disagree I Strongly disagree 1

43. Members of the union do not welcome outside leadership. Do you agree tothis?

Strongly agree Agree I No opinion ( Disagree I Strongly disagree

44. Politicians had given strong leadership to trade unions. Do you agree to this?- - -Stronalv aaree 1 Aaree 1 No o~ in io n Disaaree 1 Stronalv disaaree I

45. Unions led by politicians of the opposition party have better fighting power.Do you agree to h s ?[ Strongly agree I Agree I No opinion I Disagree I Strongly disagree 1

46. Political Allegiance of the Management would Influence the Attitude of theemployees. Do you agree to this?~

Strongly agree l Agree ( No opinion ( Disagree ( Strongly disagree47. The trade union movement can be made more effective and beneficial for the

workers if the trade union was without political affiliation. Do you agree tothis?

Strongly agree


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48. When the political party to which some of the trade unions are affiliated comeInto power they would lean towards the management. Do you agree to this?

Strongly agree I Agree I No opinion I Disagree I Strongly disagreeI l l l

49. The trade unions which are afliliated to the opposition parties usually becomehostile to the management. Do you agree to this?

Strongly agree ( Agree ( Noopinion ( Disagree I Strongly disagreeI I I I

50. Leader would lose his leadership position if he goes against the direction ofthe political party Yes / No

51. An indigenous working class can emerge only when trade unions are notaffiliated to the political parties. Do you agree to this?

Strongly agree I Agree 1 No opinion 1 Disagree I Strongly disagreeI l l I

52. Workers should participate in a strike organized for promoting political

53. Do you think political parties give more importance to their own interestover workers ~nterest Yes l No

causes. Do you agree to this?

54. External advisors as contemplated by Gandhiji are no more in existencenow. Do you agree to this?

Strongly agree

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Strongly agree 1 Agree 1 No opinion I Disagree 1 Strongly disagree

Agree ( No opinion I Disagree I Strongly disagree

55.Do you agree to the Gandhian idea of findings out alternative work duringstrike period?

Strongly agree I Agree I No opinion ( Disagree I Strongly disagree


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56. Gandhiji aimed to convert the capitalist order of society into an egalitarian onein which no property would be held by any one except on behalf of the peopleand for the people. Do you agree to this?

Strongly agree l Agree l No opinion l Disagree 1 Strongly disagree

57. According to Gandhiji truth and non-violence must be the touch stones of themeans to be adopted, while the socialists and the communists emphasised theresults and would use force, if necessary to achieve them. Do you agree to this?

Strongly agree l Agree l No opinion l Disagree I Strongly disagree58. Gandhiji warned labour to reject the principle that "Might is right" and

upholds the dictum "Truth alone conquest, that truth knows no mishap, thatthe strong and the weak alike have a right to secure justice. Do you agree tothis?

59. Gandhiji was opposed to the intrusion of politics into trade unionism, eventhough he readily conceded that labour, as it inwardly developed, would

Strongly agree I Agree I No opinion I Disagree

become the tremendous political force in the nation. Do you agree to this?

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree l Agree l No opinion l Disagree I Strongly disagreeI I I I

60. According to Gandhi "rights originate f?om duties". Do you agree to thisStrongly agree ( Agree ( No opinion. ( Disagree ( Strongly disagree

II I I I I I61. Gandhi placed before the trade union the purpose of raising the moral andintellectual height of labour and thus make it capable not merely of betteringits material condition, but also of becoming master of the means of productioninstead of being a slave to it. Do you agree to this?

Strongly agree 1 Agree 1 No opinion I Disagree 1 Strongly disagreeI l I I


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62. According to Gandhiji in the event of disputes between capital and labourthe union was to endeavour not to acheve victory but to secure a justsolution. He asked the members to take a pledge with God that they wouldstand by their declaration. Do you agree to this?I Strongly agree I Agree I No opinion I Disagree 1 Strongly disagree ]

6 3 .The Core of Gandhian ideology of industrial relations lies in his conception ofmorality and ethics built on such concepts asjustice, honour, dignity and self-respect". Are these principles relevant even today? Yes / No

64. What according to you are the main causes for the increasing labourabsenteeism in Kerala.

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Appendix 3INTERVIEW SCHEDUL E FOR TRADE UNION LEADERS

1. Name and Address2. Age& Sex3 . Religion4. Educational Qualification5. Occupation6. What are the factors leading to the emergence of trade union movement inKerala.Social reasonsInduction of lower caste persons as industrial workers

Social disabilities of lower casteCaste stratification and the exploitation of lower casteSectarian background of the workersOther reasons

Econom~cReasonsPoverty among the workersLow wagesOther reasons

7. What is your perception of the initial goals of the unions?To secure better working conditionsFight for more pay and allowancesPromote the social status of workersFight against exploitation and discrimination by managementObtain job security

8.What is your perception of the present goals of the union?To secure better worlung conditionsFight for more pay and allowancesPromote the social status of workersFight against exploitation and discrimination by managementObtain job securityServe the interest of political partiesSecure labour representation in legislature


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9. What are the factors contributing to the leaders' successParentageStrong urge to serve the working communityBelonging to one of the major communities in the areaSupport from workersSupport from management

10. What IS your opinion about the behaviour of management personnel duringnegotiationArrogantResponsibleSympatheticUnpredictablePractical

1 1 . What are the strategies followed by union leaders during negotiation forachieving resultsNegotiationAgitationEffective union organisationAchieve solidarityAccording to situation

12. What are the factors contributing to the strength of leaders in bargainingmanagement

Large membershipPersonality of the leaderPolitical supportMilitant attitude of the leaderLeaders independence from the Influence of political partiesFinancial soundness of the union membersUnity among the labourers and their strong support

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13. What are the reasons for failurelpartial success in strike ?Tactics of managementDisunity / differences of opinion among labourersInter union rivalry


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14. What are the factors that leaders should consider in taking the strike decisionsLast resortStrong organizationLegalImportance of demandNational interestsNon-violence I15. How w~ll the exlsting participation of workers in the management helpthem?Welfare measuresIn deciding working conditionsImplementation of disciplinary proceedingWork schedule and workFixing of pay scales

16.What are the benefits of workers' participation in the management?Sense of belongingness nSense of satisfaction in taking decisions along with the managerialHexecutivesChecking implementation of irrational and one - sided approach ofmanagementEnsuring additional financial and non-financial benefits to themembersImplementation of Gandhian principle of harmonious union of labourand Capital H

17. What is your opinion about the anti-union attitudes of the management towardsunion?Don't take the union seriouslyFrequently violate the provisions of collective agreementsDon't consult the unions on many important issuesEncourage intra-union rivalryVictimise the union membersFrequently create obstructions in the working of the unionsPromote rival unions


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18.There are no external advisers as contemplated by Gandhiji in the trade unionfield at present . Do you agree to this?

Strongly agree I Agree ( No opinion 1 Disagree 1 Strongly disagree

19. What is your opinion about Gandhian idea of finding out alternative workduring strike period?Fighting spirit of the workers will be lostOpportunity to raise funds for supporting the striking workersAlternative employment are not availableWorkers may not return to original workOther reasons

20. Gandhiji aimed to convert the capitalist order of society into an egalitarian onein which no property would be held by any one except on behalf of the peopleand for the people. Do you agree to this?

Strongly agree I Agree 1 No opinion 1 Disagree I Strongly disagreeI I l I

21. According to Gandhiji truth and non-violence must be the touch stones of themeans to be adopted, while the socialists and the communists emphasised theresults and would use force, if necessary to achieve them. Do you agree to this?

Strongly agree I Agree I No opinion I Disagree I Strongly disagree22. Gandhiji wamed labour to reject the principle that "Might is right" and upholds

the dictum "Truth alone conquest, that truth knows no mishap, that the strongand the weak alike have a right to secure justice. Do you agree to this?

Strongly agree l Agree l No opinion l Disagree 1 Strongly disagreel l I

2 3 . Gandhiji was opposed to the intrusion of politics into trade unionism, eventhough he readily conceded that labour, as it inwardly developed, would becomethe tremendous political force in the nation. Do you agree to this?

Strongly agree 1 Agree I No opinion I Disagree I Strongly disagree24. According to Gandhi "rights originate from duties". Do you agree to this

Strongly agree 1 Agree I Noopinion I Disagree I Strongly disagree


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25. Gandh placed before the trade union the purpose of raising the moral andintellectual height of labour and thus make it capable not merely of betteringits material condition, but also of becoming master of the means of productioninstead of being a slave to it. Do you agree to this?Strongly agree 1 Agree I No opinion I Disagree I Strongly disagreeI I I I

26. According to Gandhlji in the event of dlsputes between capital and labourthe union was to endeavour not to achieve victory but to secure a just solution.He asked the members to take a pledge with God that they would stand by theirdeclaration. Do you agree to this?Strongly agree I Agree I No opinion 1 Disagree I Strongly disagreeI I I

27. The Core of Gandhian ideology of industrial relations lies in his conception ofmorality and ethics built on such concepts as justice, honour, dignity and self-respect". Are these principles relevant even today? Yes /No

28.What accorhng to you are themain causes for the increasing labourabsenteeism in Kerala.I .


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Appendix 4l NT E RVl E W SCH E DUL E FORM A N A G E M E N T S

Name of the FactoryName of the Owner/Director :Nature of Ownership Co-operation Private

Individual PartnershipDate of StartingApproximate investment figuresProduceAnnual turnover

a) Main Productb) By product

Annual Profit figuresMonthly wages (Total of workers)Total number of Staff and Workers

i) Supervisoryii) Ministerialiii) Permanentiv) CasualTotalTrade Unions operating in the factory and their

membershipa) Name of the Un~on i) AITUC

ii) UTUCiii) INTUCiv) CITUV) BMSvi) Others

12 Details about various disputesi) S1 No.ii) Yeariii) Unions involvediv) Duration of each dispute

v) Nature of issues involved in a) Exclusively economic


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each dispute b) Both Economic and Politicalc) Exclusively political

vi) Nature of settlement a) Through labour departmentb) Others

13 Based on your experience with themanagement labour relation in your a) Purely economicfactory which out of the following is the b) Political and otherspredominant nature of disputesoccuning in your factory?

14 Can you specify the nature of a) Politicalinfluence exerted by the immediatelocal community in which your b) Sectarian or communalfactory is located on the management c) Economiclabour relations in your factory?

l 5 Years in whlch the different trade i) INTUCunions originated in your factory ii) AITUC

iii) CITUiv) UTUCV)BMSvi) Others

16 Who organised the unions? a) Workers themselvesb) Political leaders from outside

17 Do you thlnk that the trade unions are essential forthe workers to get their grievances redressed?

18 Do you think that you will be able to help the workers Yesbetter if they come to you individually rather than Nothrough their trade unions No opinion

19 Based on your experience do you find that theworkers belonging to your religion or sect areconsiderate to you compared to others?

YesNoNo opinion

YesNo


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Based on your experience do you think that outsideleadership of trade union movement is hannhl to theworkers interest?Do you think that such leaders exploit the workers?Do you think that indigenous leadership among theworkers themselves is more effective fora) fostering better management-labour relations?b) promotion of workers interests?Do you think that outside political leadership of tradeunions stand in the way of intimate relationshipbetween you and the workers?Have you ever come across instances where thetrade union leaders indulge in compt practices?Based on your experience, do you find that thesectarian affiliations influence the workers in theuparticipation in trade union activities?Do you thmk that the political rivalries are behind thestrikes and other disputes in your factory?Out of the following ,whlch do you think isconducive for better management-labour relations inyour factory?i) Multiple Unions in the factory?ii) only one trade union for all the workers in the

factory.The quality of the products will be better if the entireproductive process is carried out within the factory.When the permanent workers retire do you recruitnew ones in their place?Do you find that it is advantageous to your interest tomaintain only casual workers instead of permanentworkers?Do you find that the trade unions are mainlyconcerned with the promotion of the interests of the

YesNo

Yes No

YesNo Yes No UYes No YesNoYes 0No

YesNo

Yes NoYes GNo 0Yes 0No .YesNoYes 0

Yes U


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political parties to which they are affiliated ratherthan the interests of the workers?

32 Gandhi placed before the trade union the purpose ofraising "the moral and intellectual heights" of labourand thus make it capable not merely of bettering itsmaterial conditions , ut also of becoming master ofthe means of production instead of being a slave to it.Do you agree to this Gadhian principle?

33 According to Gandhi in the event of disputes betweencapital and labour the union was to endeavour not toachieve victory but to secure a just solution . Heasked the members to take a pledge with God thatthey would stand by their declarations. WiH you alsomake an earnest effort for such a just solution

Yes UNo

Yes 0

34 The core of Gandhian ideology of industrial relationslies in his conceptions of morality and ethics built onsuch concepts as justice, honour, dignity and self- Yes 0respect. Are these principles relevant even today No 035. Gandhiji aimed to convert the capitalist order of society into an egalitarian one inwhich no property would be held by anyone except on behalf of the people and forthe people.Agree( trongly agree) isagree0 o opinion036. According to Gandh?jl Truth and Non-Violence must be the touchstones of themeans to be adopted, while the socialist and the communists emphasised the results

and would use force, if necessiuy, to achieve them.Agree0 trongly agree( isagree( o opinion037. G a n h j i warned labour to respect the principle that "Might is Right" and upholdsthe dictum that "truth alone conquest, that truthknows, no mishap, that the strongand the week have like a right to secure ustice.

Agree0 trongly agreed isagree0 o opinion038. Gandhiji was opposed to the intrusion of politics into trade unio~sm,ven thoughhe readily conceded that labour, as it inwardly developed, would become thetremendous political force in the nation . Do you agree to this?

Agree0 trongly agree DisagreeD No opinion(39. Absenteeism among workers is a common problem in Kerala, Why?

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