Union representation for shop stewards

Module 1 : DL18 - Union representation for shop stewards

DL 18 Union representation for shop stewards

It is expected of a union representative to understand and conduct their duties and responsibilities within the context of the Union-Management relationship in an appropriate manner. This should be done in compliance with labour legislation, collective agreements, and the Union Constitution This three-hour workshop provides an overview of the of the LRA, Code of Good Practice Dismissal and CCMA.

Module 1 Session 1: Introduction

• Introduction
• The Constitution and freedom of association
• The protection in terms of labour law
• Defining a Trade Union
• Purpose of a Trade Union 
• Role players in a Trade Union
• Constitution of a Trade Union
• Parties to the employment relationship
• Employee Duties
• Employer Duties
• Shop Steward Roles and Duties
• Union Official Roles and Duties
• The duty to bargain

Module 1 Session 2: The LRA

• Organisational Rights
• Defining representativeness
• Access to the workplace
• Deduction of levies
• Shop stewards
• Time off for office bearers
• Disclosure of information
• Collective Agreements
• Legal Effect of Collective Agreements
• Disputes about Collective Agreements
• Strikes
• Right to strike and recourse to lock-out
• Limitation on strike and recourse to lock-out

Module 1 Session 3: Code of Good Practice: Dismissal and Overview of the CCMA

• Code of Good Practice: Dismissal
  • Misconduct
  • Probation
  • Incapacity due to poor performance
  • Incapacity due to ill health
• CCMA
• Referral of disputes
• Conciliations
• Con-arb in terms of section 191(5)A
• Certificate of outcome
• Request for arbitration
• Arbitration and the LRA