In-depth analysis of workers' freedom
The 2024 Labour Law Seminar will have an in-depth analysis of workers’ freedom of association, right to organise and strikes, as well as how other legislation prevent employees from these rights.
The Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration Commission (CMAC) yesterday launched the 0 Labour Law Seminar themed µEnhancing Harmony in the Workplace’ and will be held on March , 0 at the Happy 9alley Hotel in E]ulwini. Un like previous years, this year’s seminar will take two days.
CMAC is a category A enterprise under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, mandated to execute the promotion of harmonious industrial relations through providing accessible, expeditious, fair and eTuitable labour dispute resolution mechanisms and dispute prevention interventions aimed at offering employers and employees practical industrial relations knowledge and capacity building, among many other things.
During the launch, CMAC Executive Director Lomkhosi Magagula unveiled seven topics that would be discussed in the two day seminar. Part of these include collective bargaining, the right to strike, and how the Public Enterprise Unit (PEU) Act and Industrial Rela tions Act (IRA) affect the collective bargaining of workers in parastatals.
Alignment
Magagula added that there will be a panel discussion on the value of trade unions in the workplace in times of stra tegic change and facilitating employee strategic alignment.
Also, the well being of employees in the workplace and social security will be discussed.
The director explained that the reason this year’s seminar would take two days was in response to delegates who reTuested a two day seminar.
“CMAC Labour Law Seminar fa cilitates thought leadership in labour relations by delivering research papers, survey results and presentations on topical industrial relations matters,” she said.
The director added that the 0
CMAC Annual Labour Law Seminar would bring together international speakers, social partners, labour, em ployers, employment relations spe cialists, judges and attorneys, human resources practitioners, union officials and shop stewards, employers and organisations to gain insight and reflect on topical subjects towards enhancing harmony at the workplace.