Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)NoticesNational Bargaining Council of SA Leather IndustryTanning SectionCollective Agreement8. Organisational rights8.2. Shop stewards |
| (1) | Members of trade union parties to the Council will be entitled to elect one or more shop stewards in a workplace in terms of section 14(2) of the Labour Relations Act, No.66 of 1995. |
| (2) | An employer will give full recognition to such shop stewards and provide them with reasonable meeting facilities. |
| (3) | An employer will consult with these shop stewards on matters relating to disagreement and to the working conditions of the employees generally. |
Paid time off
| (4) | Shop stewards elected in terms of subclause (1) are entitled to eight (8) days paid leave per year for the purpose of attending training courses or Council meetings. In addition, shop stewards who are elected office bearers at regional or national level are entitled to an additional two (2) days paid leave to attend to their union organisational duties. |
| (5) | Shop stewards at the same workplace may pool their leave entitlement for use by one or more shop stewards in the same workplace. |
| (6) | Where a shop steward vacates his office for any reason, the shop steward elected in his place will only be entitled to the balance of leave. |