Trade unions in the workplace

Trade unions in the workplace

Half Day Workshop

19 July 2019: Emperors Palace: Convention Centre

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Module 1- Trade unions in South Africa background

Module 2 - Organizational rights for Trade Unions in terms of the LRA.

Sufficient representation
Majority representation

Module 3 - Recognition of a Trade Union

Invitation to meet in term so section 21 of the LRA
Access to the workplace
Membership deductions
Trade Union Representatives
Leave for trade union activities
Majority representation
The rights of the registered trade union vs. the rights of unregistered trade union

Module 4 - Disputes about organizational rights

Module 5 - Strikes and protest action

Protected industrial action
Unprotected industrial action
Picketing rules

Module 6 - The imminent amendments to the LRA and the future of Trade Unions in the workplace.

Composition of the workforce
Most representative vs. sufficient representation
Organizational rights for minority unions
Temporary Employment Service Employees and access to the clients premises
Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Sectoral Determinations to provide for automatic rights for Trade Unions.

This half day workshop is ideal for all HR and IR practitioners that deal with trade unions in the workplace. This dynamic and powerful half day workshop also gives insight into the imminent changes to the Labour relations Act and the impact that these changes will have on the way that unions are recognized in the workplace.

Price:

R 3190-00 (incl. Vat) per delegate
Price include course material, certificates of attendance, & catering/ refreshments' safe and secure parking

For further information, contact:

Hanlie or Peraldo (012) 661 3208
Email or

Click here to download registration forms for 19 July 2019: Emperors Palace: Convention Centre

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