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The need for the use of labour statistics
Context
The discourse on labour reforms and the role of labour institutions in India's industrial relations system and labour market is under scrutiny, particularly regarding the need for evidence-based arguments and data-driven policymaking.
Challenges in Labour Reforms:
- Lack of Evidence-based Dialogue: Despite the importance of social dialogue, the Indian Labour Conference (ILC) has been criticized for lacking evidence-based discussions and becoming a mere "talking shop."
- Inadequate Labour Statistics: Labour statistics in India are not rigorous, lacking comprehensive data on various aspects of the industrial relations system and labour market.
- Unsubstantiated Reform Arguments: Employers and neoliberal academics advocate for labour reforms based on anecdotal evidence and flawed studies, leading to the government's inclination towards introducing reform measures without empirical support.
Need for Data-driven Approaches:
- Enhanced Data Collection: Trade unions should prioritize collecting relevant data on labour inspection, retrenchment/closure applications, and strikes to inform evidence-based arguments and challenge reform narratives.
- Utilization of Labour Statistics: Labour unions must produce and utilize labour statistics to advocate for the protection of workers' rights and inform policy discussions.
- Active Engagement with Academia: Trade unions should engage with academia to conduct research on the industrial relations system and labour market, fostering an evidence-based approach to labour reforms.
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