Product Description
Finnemore Introduction to Labour Relations in South Africa (12th edition)
Authors: Martheanne Finnemore, GM Koekemoer, YT Joubert
Format: Physical Hardcopy
The objective of this textbook is to explain the environmental context of labour relations while attempting to promote sound labour relations between the parties.
The field of labour relations in South Africa is a dynamic one, influenced by politics, ideology, societal factors and legislation. In this book the dynamic and diverse relationship between employees, employers and the state is examined. Labour Relations theory is covered from comparative and local developmental perspectives and the strategic considerations of the various parties are described before the legal framework and conflict resolution structures and processes are discussed.
Contents:
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Chapter 1 - Labour relations theory and perspectives
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Chapter 2 - The history of labour relations in South Africa
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Chapter 3 - Environmental influences on labour relations
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Chapter 4 - Trade unions: goals, strategies and organisation
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Chapter 5 - Management strategy and employer organisations
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Chapter 6 - The role of the state, government strategies and the state as employer
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Chapter 7 - South African labour law
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Chapter 8 - Collective bargaining forums
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Chapter 9 - Employee participation
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Chapter 10 - Workplace agreements and procedures
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Chapter 11 - The negotiation process
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Chapter 12 - Conciliation, arbitration and Labour Court adjudication
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Chapter 13 - Strikes and lock-outs
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Chapter 14 - Future prospects
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Appendix 1 - Summary of the Employment Equity Act
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Appendix 2 - Summary of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act
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Appendix 3 - Summary of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
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Appendix 4 - Summary of the Code of Good Practice on the handling of sexual harassment cases
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