The system of collective bargaining is under pressure, characterised by an increase in trade union membership figures, yet reduced representation of trade unions in collective bargaining councils, Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi said on Thursday.
“The registration of more trade unions has not translated into the improvement of trade union figures in collective bargaining. However, the improvement of trade union figures tells us that, with a little bit of recruiting and organising, trade unions can up their membership figures,” he commented.
The system of collective bargaining is under pressure, characterised by an increase in trade union membership figures, yet reduced representation of trade unions in collective bargaining councils, Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi said on Thursday.
“The registration of more trade unions has not translated into the improvement of trade union figures in collective bargaining. However, the improvement of trade union figures tells us that, with a little bit of recruiting and organising, trade unions can up their membership figures,” he commented.
The National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) would approach the Constitutional Court early next year about proposals to implement mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations.
During a keynote address at the twenty-sixth Nedlac Summit, on December 7, Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi said the social partners agree with President Cyril Ramaphosa that mandatory vaccinations are necessary to ultimately do away with lockdown restrictions.
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