Understanding Permanent Negotiating Machinery (PNM)
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Which of the following represents the correct hierarchy of levels at which PNM (Permanent Negotiating Machinery) is held?

  • Railway Board, Division, and Workshop
  • Railway Board, Divisional Railway, and Production Units
  • Railway Board, Zonal Railway, and Railway PSU
  • Railway Board, Zonal Railway, and Ad-hoc Tribunal (correct)

Considering the frequency of PNM meetings, how often does the Railway Board conduct these meetings with each Federation?

  • Every three months
  • Every six months (correct)
  • Every two months
  • Every twelve months

At the Zonal Railway level, what is the typical interval between PNM meetings with each recognized Union?

  • 2 months
  • 4 months
  • 3 months (correct)
  • 6 months

Which of the following types of individual employee cases are typically excluded from discussion during PNM meetings?

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In a Divisional PNM meeting, which of the following correctly states the maximum number of new subjects that can be added to the agenda each time?

<p>30 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Permanent Negotiating Machinery (PNM) is conducted at the Railway Board level, Zonal Railway level, and within Production Units.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At the Railway Board level, PNM meetings are held once every twelve months with each Federation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At the Zonal Railway level, PNM meetings occur bi-annually with each recognized Union.

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At the Divisional level, individual transfer cases are appropriate to discuss in the PNM.

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In a Division's PNM, a maximum of 30 new subjects can be added to the agenda each time.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Permanent Negotiating Machinery (PNM) is structured at the levels of Railway Board, Zonal Railway, and ______.

<p>Ad-hoc Tribunal</p> Signup and view all the answers

At the Railway Board level, a PNM meeting is convened once every ______ months with each Federation to discuss and resolve issues.

<p>six</p> Signup and view all the answers

Post-Negotiation Meeting (PNM) at the Zonal Railway level is conducted every three months, with each ______ Union to address regional concerns.

<p>recognized</p> Signup and view all the answers

At the Divisional/Workshop level, the PNM convenes every ______ months with each recognized Union to address local grievances and issues.

<p>two</p> Signup and view all the answers

At the Zonal level, the General Manager (GM) chairs the PNM, while the Principal Chief Personnel Officer (PCPO) serves as the ______ for these crucial discussions.

<p>Convener</p> Signup and view all the answers

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PNM Levels

Permanent Negotiating Machinery is held at the level of Railway Board, Zonal Railway, and Ad-hoc Tribunal.

PNM Frequency (Railway Board)

At the Railway Board level, PNM is held once every six months with each Federation.

PNM Frequency (Zonal Railway)

At the Zonal Railway level, PNM is held once every three months with each recognized Union.

Cases NOT Discussed in PNM

Individual DAR, Transfer, and Promotion cases

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PNM Member Count (Divisional)

20 + 1 members from each Union can participate in PNM at the Divisional level.

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PNM Frequency (Divisional/Workshop)

At the Divisional/Workshop level, PNM meetings occur every two months with each recognized Union.

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PNM Chairman (Zonal Level)

The General Manager (GM) acts as the Chairman of PNM at the Zonal level.

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PNM Convener (Zonal Railway)

The Principal Chief Personnel Officer (PCPO) is the convener of PNM at the Zonal Railway.

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PNM Chairman (Divisional Level)

The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) is the Chairman of PNM at the Divisional level.

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PNM Agenda Limit (Divisional)

30 new subjects can be included in the agenda each time in Division’s PNM.

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Study Notes

  • PNM is for Permanent Negotiating Machinery
  • Railway Board, Zonal Railway, Railway PSU are entities involved in the grievance process

Railway Board Level PNM

  • At the Railway Board level, PNM meetings occur once every six months with each Federation

Zonal Railway Level PNM

  • At the Zonal Railway level, PNM meetings are held once every three months with each recognized Union

Divisional/Workshop Level PNM

  • At the Divisional/Workshop level, PNM meetings take place once every two months with each recognized Union

PNM Chairman

  • The Chairman of PNM at the Zonal level is the GM (General Manager)
  • The convener of PNM at the zonal Railway is CPO/IR
  • The Chairman of PNM at the Divisional level is the DRM (Divisional Railway Manager)

Cases Not Discussed in PNM

  • Individual DAR cases
  • Individual Transfer cases
  • Individual Promotion cases
  • Therefore, all the above case types are not discussed in PNM

Union Participation in PNM at Divisional Level

  • The number of members from each Union that can participate in PNM at the Divisional level is 20 + 1

New Subjects in Division's PNM Agenda

  • The number of new subjects that can be included in the Agenda each time in Division's PNM is 30

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Explanation of the Permanent Negotiating Machinery (PNM) within the railway system, covering meeting frequencies at different levels (Railway Board, Zonal, Divisional), chairmanship, and the types of cases excluded from PNM discussions. It specifies union participation numbers and procedures for introducing new agenda items.

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