INTRODUCTION Management will be aware, from various media reports, that the 30 June intended mass action is being driven primarily by March and March’s demands that government take immediate action against undocumented foreigners, including stricter border enforcement and the deportation of foreign nationals. PROTEST ACTION AND THE LABOUR RELATIONS ACT The Labour Relations Act (LRA) […]
The ongoing debate around collective bargaining and the extension of bargaining council agreements has once again raised important questions about the future of labour relations in South Africa’s metals and engineering industry. While differing views on these matters are both inevitable and healthy, the discussion should remain grounded in fact. At its heart lies a […]
Much has been said recently about the extension of bargaining council collective agreements to non-parties, particularly in industries where terms and conditions of employment are negotiated at sector level. The debate is not new. Nor is it unreasonable. Employers are entitled to question whether existing arrangements continue to serve the interests of business, employees and […]
Implications for industry are becoming more immediate. As energy policy evolves, global carbon-related trade measures expand and investment in cleaner energy accelerates, industry is under increasing pressure to adapt while remaining competitive. For business, the challenge is practical: how do we transition to a more sustainable energy future without increasing production costs, weakening industrial capacity […]
A fair outcome means very little if the process cannot stand up to scrutiny A disciplinary issue arises, it is escalated and a hearing is scheduled. From the outside, everything appears to be moving as it should. The employer has a concern, the employee is called in and a decision is eventually taken, whether that […]
The Minister of Employment and Labour has recently published the new earning threshold in terms of Section 6(3) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), 75 of 1997. This new threshold, which will be effective from 1 May 2026, is set at R269,600.90 (Two hundred and sixty-nine thousand, six hundred rand and ninety cents). Employees covered by the Main […]
The MEIBC Registration and Administration Expenses and Dispute Resolution Collective Agreements lapse on 17 April 2026. This notwithstanding, an application in terms of the Labour Relations Act seeking the extension of these two agreements for a further twelve (12) months has been submitted to the Department of Employment and Labour and is being attended to. […]
SEIFSA, in partnership with Danish Industries (DI), is launching a pilot project, the ‘Women of Steel – Women’s Leadership Mentoring Programme’. We invite your organisation to participate as a strategic partner. This 6 months initiative is designed to strengthen the pipeline of women leaders within the metals and engineering industry. In addition, the programme will […]