Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)Chapter IV : Strikes and Lock—outs66. Secondary strikes |
| (1) | In this section "secondary strike" means a strike, or conduct in contemplation or furtherance of a strike, that is in support of a strike by other employees against their employer but does not include a strike in pursuit of a demand that has been referred to a council if the striking employees, employed within the registered scope of that council, have a material interest in that demand. |
| (2) | No person may take part in a secondary strike unless— |
| (a) | the strike that is to be supported complies with the provisions of sections 64 and 65; |
| (b) | the employer of the employees taking part in the secondary strike or, where appropriate, the employers" organisation of which that employer is a member, has received written notice of the proposed secondary strike at least seven days prior to its commencement; and |
| (c) | the nature and extent of the secondary strike is reasonable in relation to the possible direct or indirect effect that the secondary strike may have on the business of the primary employer. |
| (3) | Subject to section 68(2) and (3), a secondary employer may apply to the Labour Court for an interdict to prohibit or limit a secondary strike that contravenes subsection (2). |
| (4) | Any person who is a party to proceedings in terms of subsection (3), or the Labour Court, may request the Commission to conduct an urgent investigation to assist the Court to determine whether the requirements of subsection (2)(c) have been met. |
| (5) | On receipt of a request made in terms of subsection (4), the Commission must appoint a suitably qualified person to conduct the investigation, and then submit, as soon as possible, a report to the Labour Court. |
| (6) | The Labour Court must take account of the Commission"s report in terms of subsection (5) before making an order. |