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Representation and bargaining

Collective bargaining, employee representation, employer organisations, trade unions, industrial action.

South Africa :: Workplace forums

Workplace forums seek to promote the interests of all employees and enhance workplace efficiency …

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South Africa :: Trade unions

All workers have the right to form and join trade unions …

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South Africa :: Industrial action

Employers may commence a lock-out and employees may initiate a strike, once 30 days have elapsed since the disputed issue has been referred to a council or the Commission (as appropriate) which will attempt to conciliate the dispute and secure an agreement between the parties, if possible …

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South Africa :: Employers’ organisations

All employers have the right to form and join employers’ organisations, and to bargain collectively …

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South Africa :: Collective bargaining

◉ Bargaining councils Bargaining councils are empowered to conclude and enforce collective agreements, promote training, prevent labour disputes, resolve disputes amongst parties or affected persons in accordance with the council constitution, establish and manage a fund used for dispute resolution …

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South Africa :: Collective agreements

Collective agreements bind: the parties to it, members of the parties to the agreement if the agreement is with regards to terms and conditions of employment or conduct, and employees who are not a member of the trade union but are expressly identified and bound by the agreement where the agreeing trade union has a majority of employees as members …

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FedEE Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

The Federation of International Employers (FedEE) is committed to undertaking its activities in an ethical and humane way. We seek to verify that none of our Suppliers, Associates, Affiliates Representatives or Members is involved in unethical trade practices and operate our own employment policy in line with ILO conventions and the principles of best practice. Operational and strategic issues are the responsibility of the FedEE Board, whilst day-to-day running of FedEE is through its Secretary-General and contractual relationship with our operating affiliate FedEE Corporate Services Limited (FCSL). Our services are mainly engaged via FCSL and are principally in the fields of professional services, IT services, telecommunications, utilities and office supply. We undertake to pay our suppliers in a timely way and promote an organisational philosophy that promotes equality of opportunity, freedom of expression, tolerance and a liberal corporate stance. FedEE has its own code of conduct, developed many years ago, and seeks to both further that in the corporate world and adhere to it in our own organisation.