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INDUSTRIAL AND LABOUR RELATIONS
TO WHAT EXTEND DO YOU THINK CHANGES IN THE NEW LABOUR ACT REFLECT THE INTERESTS OF THE PARTIES IN THE TRIPATITE RELATIONSHIP?
INTRODUCTION
The tripartite relationship is important in industrial relations as it fosters unity among the three parties the employee, the employer and the government. The main purpose of the Labour Relations act amendment seeks to satisfy all stakeholders and promote social justice and democracy in the workplace. ... This is in line with sound industrial and labour relations as recommended by the ILO Convention No. ... Some of the representatives for the Government are
• Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare(Chairperson)
• Finance and Economic Development
• Industry and International Trade
Some of the Employers are representatives are
• Employers Confederation of Zimbabwe (EMCOZ)
• Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries(CZI)
Employees are represented by
• Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU)
• Public Service Association (PSA)
• Zimbabwe Teachers Association (ZIMTA)
• Zimbabwe Nurses Association
The following paragraphs I will how the changes in the new labour act (chap. ... The Government is also seen to be promoting gender equality as a policy in fulfilment of Internationally accepted Labour standards. ...
These changes to the labour act has made the employee happy whilst at the same time the employer is saved money on appeals and re-instatements that would come up as a result of unclear labour legislation.
The government still is portraying a good picture in labour relations by passing this legislation in consultation with the stakeholders of the Tripartite relationship. ...
The legislation makes it easier to administer the special leave within the organisation to ensure sound industrial relations.
Section 97 : APPEALS TO LABOUR COURT
Before the changes it was possible to suspend an employee despite the fact that he is appealing against the decision to suspend him/her. ...
The government is making sure that unfair labour practices are reduced as in the standard chartered case, where employees spent years on no pay before their case was finalised. ...
CONCLUSION
Some of the changes to the Labour Act[28:01] reflect the purpose of the amendments to promote social justice and democracy in the workplace.
Approximate Word count = 1658
Approximate Pages = 6.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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