Basic Guide to Bargaining Councils

Application

• members of the:
  • National Defence Force;
  • National Intelligence Agency; or
  • South African Secret Service.

See

• Labour Relations Act

  Applies to all workers and employers and aims to advance economic development, social justice, labour peace and the democracy of the workplace.

Registration

• adopting a constitution; and
• registering the bargaining council by submitting to the registrar –
  • the application form (Form LRA 3.3),
  • a copy of its constitution, and
  • any other relevant information.

Based on Legislation in Section 29, of the Labour Relations Act

Powers and Functions

• make and enforce collective agreements;
• prevent and resolve labour disputes;
• establish and manage a dispute resolution fund;
• promote and establish training and education schemes;
• establish and manage schemes or funds to benefit its parties or members; and
• make and submit proposals on policies and laws that affect a sector or area.

Based on Legislation in Section 28, of the Labour Relations Act

Related Links

• Basic Guide to Collective Agreements

  The Labour Relations Act provides for agreements that alter conditions of employment

• Basic Guide to Employers’ Organisations

  Under the Labour Relations Act, employers may form or join groups that represent employers in collective bargaining

• Basic Guide to Statutory Councils

  Statutory councils may be formed by registered trade unions and employers' organizations to manage labour disputes.

• Basic Guide to Trade Unions

  Trade unions are necessary for bargaining for workers' rights and benefits and they regulate industrial relations.