Trade unions and employers’ organisations may apply to form bargaining councils. Bargaining councils deal with collective agreements, solve labour disputes, establish various schemes and comment on labour policies and laws.
What is meant by bargaining council?
Bargaining councils are established when employer and employee bodies (unions) in a particular industrial sector and geographical area agree to come together to engage in collective bargaining. Once registered, a bargaining council has a range of powers and obligations.
Who are the parties to a bargaining council?
the delegation of its powers and functions; the admission of additional registered trade unions and registered employers ‘ organisations as parties to the bargaining council, subject to the provisions of section 56; (Section 56 provides for a procedure for the admission of parties to a council.)
Which trade union represents municipal workers?
IMATU
IMATU is a registered trade union representing 84 512 municipal and allied employees.
What is the role of bargaining?
Collective Bargaining Function Bargaining or negotiating is done between two parties: the employer and the employees. The employees are represented by a collective bargaining unit. Negotiate contracts, salaries and benefits. Ensure safe working conditions, and job safety.
Do you have to belong to the bargaining council?
An employer is legally obligated to register with that specific bargaining council, if the CORE FUNCTION of the employer is prescribed in the scope of application of any bargaining council. The employer must also comply with the terms and conditions as set out in the collective agreement of the bargaining council.
What is the difference between a statutory council and a bargaining council?
Unlike with the Bargaining Council, the employers under the Statutory Council are not under any obligation to negotiate any employment conditions or wages. The Labour Relations Act stipulates compulsory obedience to the terms of the Bargaining Council Agreement for all parties relevant to the Bargaining Council.
What are the powers and functions of a bargaining council?
Powers and functions of bargaining councils include: making and enforcing collective agreements. preventing and resolving labour disputes establishing and managing a dispute resolution fund. promoting and establishing training and education schemes.
What are the functions of collective bargaining?
Settle disputes and grievances. Preserve employee rights. Negotiate contracts, salaries and benefits. Ensure safe working conditions, and job safety.
What are the 4 types of unions?
four kinds of unions
- A classic craft union. Members share a similar expertise or training.
- A public employee union.
- A political lobby.
- An industrial union.
What are the 4 types of unions in South Africa?
There are different types of trade unions in South Africa: Craft, Industrial, General and Federation.
What is an example of bargaining?
To bargain means to discuss the details in a business transaction regarding selling, buying, or exchanging. To barter with another farmer to exchange a certain number of eggs for a certain amount of beef is an example of bargain. An agreement between parties fixing obligations that each promises to carry out.
Where is the national bargaining council located in JHB?
Physical address: Ground Floor, 14 Nugget Street, City and Suburban, JHB, 2001 National Bargaining Council for Clothing Manufacturing Industry (Head Office) Fax: (021) 460 4191 / (021) 447 0628
Who is the General Secretary of the bargaining council?
NAME OF BARGAINING COUNCIL & CONTACT DETAILS. LR 2/6/6/110. Registered 14/10/1999. Education Labour Relations Council. General Secretary: Ms Cindy Foca. Tel: (012) 663 7446 Fax: (086) 514 8260 / (086) 519 4952
Where can collective bargaining take place?
If in doubt speak to your trade union, SAMWU or IMATU Collective bargaining is one of the key functions in the SALGBC which can place take either at Central Council, Divisional Level or Municipal level (in the LLF). The subject matter being negotiated will determine the appropriate level or forum for such negotiations.
How to contact the national bargaining council for clothing manufacturing industry?
National Bargaining Council for Clothing Manufacturing Industry (Head Office) General Secretary: Mr Sicelo David Nduna. Tel: (021) 460 4000 / 4020 / 4019. Fax: (021) 460 4191 / (021) 447 0628.
