Collective bargaining is a process of negotiation between an employer and a group of employees or their representatives on issues such as wages, hours, and other working conditions.
The Labour Relations Act (LRA) governs the framework of collective bargaining in South Africa. The LRA provides for the establishment of trade unions for collective bargaining. It also provides for employers’ organisations and for industrial councils to be established in relation to specific sectors.
Collective bargaining agreements are legally binding contracts that are enforceable by law.
What is the importance of collective bargaining in the South African context?
Collective bargaining is the negotiation process between employers and employees to set wages, benefits, working conditions, and other terms of employment. It is a process that has been around for decades in South Africa.
The importance of collective bargaining in the South African context is that it is an essential part of the labour law framework. It ensures that their employers give employees fair treatment. The process also ensures law respect and protects workers’ rights.
Collective bargaining has been around for decades in South Africa. It ensures that employees are given fair treatment by their employers and that their rights are respected and protected by law.