Labour Relations

Llewellyn E. Van Zyl

13156217

BSOP 311

Index

Nr Page

1.) The Roll Of Trade Unions……………………………….......... 2

1.1) Introduction………………………………………………. 2

1.2) What Is a Trade Union………………………………….. 2

1.3) Why Unions Develop in Society…………………......... 3

1.4) Why Do People Join Trade Unions……………………. 5

1.5) Functions Of A Trade Union…………………………… 6

1.6) What is the Structure of a Trade Union……………….. 6

1.7) The Shop Steward………………………………………. 8

1.8) Trade Union Federations…………………………......... 9

1.8.1) COSATU………………………………………… 10

1.8.2) FEDUSA………………………………………… 10

1.8.3) NACTU……………………………………......... 11

2.) Qualities of a Good Negotiator…………………………......... 12

2.1) Characteristics of a Negotiator………………………… 14

3.) Workplace Forums……………………………………….......... 17

3.1) The Current Position……………………………………. 18

4.) Procedural Aspects during a disciplinary enquiry…….... 20

4.1) Adequate Notice………………………………………… 21

4.2) The enquiry must precede the decision………………. 21

4.3) The hearing must be timeous………………………….. 22

4.4) The employee must be informed of the charge(s)…… 22

4.5) The employee should be present at the hearing…….. 22

4.6) The employee must be permitted representation …… 23

4.7) The employee must be allowed to call witnesses…… 23

4.8) Disciplinary Records……………………………………. 23

4.9) The presiding officer should be impartial……………... 23

4.10) Right To Appeal…………………………………………. 24

4.11) Article - by Derek Jackson……………………………… 26

5.) Bibliography……………………………………………………... 34

1) The roll of Trade Unions

1.1) Introduction