The aim of the registration process is basically: To promote the observance of democratic principles in the internal operation and governance of unions To ensure proper financial control of funds To protect its members against legally liable for the obligations and liabilities incurred by the union Organisational rights The LRA confers on trade union members the following rights to coax reluctant employers to the negotiation table and counterbalance the traditional strength and power of the employer These rights are the right to: Enter the organisation’s premises in order to: Recruit members Talk to members Hold meetings Vote Deduct membership fees Function as shop stewards who: Represent members in grievance and disciplinary procedures Monitor compliance with the LRA-report contraventions Entitled to leave of absence during working hours to take part in union activities unions as organisations unions are membership organisations, built on the principle of collectivism and formed by the members to serve their interests in the workplace and society There can be different types of trade unions Occupational groups (related crafts) or South African Airways Flight Engineer employer Association (SAAFEA) Specific industry they serve National of Mineworkers (NUM) National Union of Metal Workers (NUMSA) Organised on sector basis, covering Public and Allied Workers Union of South various occupational categories Africa (PAWUSA) General unions National and General Workers Union (NAGEWU) Organised along language or race Suid-Afrikaanse Onderwysersunie (SAOU) or Black Transnet Union (BTU) Structures, roles and participation process
The aim of the registration process is basically: To promote the observance of democratic principles in the internal operation and governance of unions To ensure proper financial control of funds To protect its members against legally liable for the obligations and liabilities incurred by the union Organisational rights The LRA confers on trade union members the following rights to coax reluctant employers to the negotiation table and counterbalance the traditional strength and power of the employer These rights are the right to: Enter the organisation’s premises in order to: Recruit members Talk to members Hold meetings Vote Deduct membership fees Function as shop stewards who: Represent members in grievance and disciplinary procedures Monitor compliance with the LRA-report contraventions Entitled to leave of absence during working hours to take part in union activities unions as organisations unions are membership organisations, built on the principle of collectivism and formed by the members to serve their interests in the workplace and society There can be different types of trade unions Occupational groups (related crafts) or employer South African Airways Flight Engineer Association (SAAFEA) Specific industry they serve National of Mineworkers (NUM) National Union of Metal Workers (NUMSA) Organised on sector basis, covering various occupational categories Public and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (PAWUSA) General unions National and General Workers Union (NAGEWU) Organised along language or race Suid-Afrikaanse Onderwysersunie (SAOU) or Black Transnet Union (BTU) Structures, roles and participation process