Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)

Chapter II : Freedom of Association and General Protections

4. Employees" right to freedom of association
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(1)Every employee has the right—
(a)to participate in forming a trade union or federation of trade unions; and
(b)to join a trade union, subject to its constitution.

 

(2)Every member of a trade union has the right, subject to the constitution of that trade union—
(a)to participate in its lawful activities;
(b)to participate in the election of any of its office—bearers, officials or trade union representatives;
(c)to stand for election and be eligible for appointment as an office—bearer or official and, if elected or appointed, to hold office.
(d)to stand for election and be eligible for appointment as a trade union representative and, if elected or appointed, to carry out the functions of a trade union representative in terms of this Act or any collective agreement.

 

(3)Every member of a trade union that is a member of a federation of trade unions has the right, subject to the constitution of that federation—
(a)to participate in its lawful activities;
(b)to participate in the election of any of its office—bearers or officials; and
(c)to stand for election and be eligible for appointment as an office—bearer or official and, if elected or appointed, to hold office.