Description
LLW2602 Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025 Complete Answers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
QUESTION
Unity for Workers Union (‘UFWU’) is a majority trade union with members in Fancy Fabrics (Pty) Ltd (‘FF’), a company which manufactures and sells clothing in all South African Provinces. At the beginning of May 2024, UFWU and FF concluded a closed shop agreement. Draw a distinction between a closed shop agreement and an agency shop agreement. [10]
Distinction Between a Closed Shop Agreement and an Agency Shop Agreement
Introduction
In South African labor law, trade unions and employers may enter into collective agreements to regulate union membership and contributions within a workplace. Two common types of agreements are the closed shop agreement and the agency shop agreement, both governed by the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA). While these agreements serve to strengthen trade unions and collective bargaining, they differ in their application and implications for employees. (MULTIPLE ANSWERS PROVIDED)
