Joint Consultative Committee
Full Form of JCQ
What is JCQ?
A Joint Consultative Committee (JCQ) is a bipartite forum established in Indian government departments and public sector undertakings to facilitate dialogue between management and employee unions on issues such as wage revision, service conditions, and industrial relations. Though commonly referred to as JCC in many contexts, the JCQ nomenclature is used in specific sectors including banking and railways. These committees operate at both national and regional levels, ensuring that employee grievances and administrative proposals are discussed collectively. The JCQ mechanism plays a vital role in maintaining industrial harmony by providing a structured platform for negotiation before decisions are implemented. In India, JCQ meetings are convened periodically, often led by senior bureaucrats or bank executives, with union representatives from recognized federations. For exam aspirants, knowledge of JCQ is relevant for banking and civil service exams where industrial relations topics are covered. The committee’s recommendations, while not legally binding, carry significant weight in shaping labour policy in government enterprises.
JCQ का फुल फॉर्म
संयुक्त परामर्शदात्री समिति
Example
The JCQ meeting between Indian Bank management and employee union representatives concluded with an agreement on the new pay scale for clerks.