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

Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration

Bargaining Councils Accredited by the CCMA

Bargaining Councils Accredited to conduct Conciliation and Arbitration, subject to conditions where applicable

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(Renewal of Accreditation as well as the subsidy amount payable per closed case is R711.84 as from 01 April 2020 (For 2020/2021 Financial Year)

Name of Council	Accredited Functions
PRIVATE SECTOR BARGAINING COUNCILS
National Bargaining Council for the Chemical Industry	Accredited for conciliation and arbitration (including Inquiry by Arbitrator) from 01 June 2020 until 31 May 2023 on condition that the postponement rate is improved upon.
Bargaining Council for the Diamond Cutting Industry	Accredited for conciliations only for party-party disputes from 01 June 2020 until 31 May 2022.
Furniture Bargaining Council	Accredited for conciliation and arbitration (including Inquiry by Arbitrator) from 01 May 2020 until 30 April 2023 on condition that the Collective Agreement is extended to non-parties and the postponement rate is improved upon.
Bargaining Council for the Meat Trade	Accredited for conciliation and arbitration (including Inquiry by Arbitrator) from 01 July 2020 until 30 June 2023.
National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry	Accredited for conciliation and arbitration (including Inquiry by Arbitrator) from 01 June 2020 until 31 May 2023 on condition that the settlement rate is improved upon.
Bargaining Council for the Food Retail, Restaurant, Catering and Allied Trades	Accredited for conciliation and arbitration (including Inquiry by Arbitrator) from 01 May 2020 until 30 April 2023 on Condition that the Collective Agreement is extended to non-parties.
Bargaining Council for the Furniture Manufacturing Industry of the Western Cape	Accredited for conciliation and arbitration (including Inquiry by Arbitrator) from 01 May 2020 until 30 April 2023 on condition that the Collective Agreement is extended to non-parties.
Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council (MEIBC)	Accredited for conciliation and arbitration (including Inquiry by Arbitrator) from 01 May 2020 until 30 April 2023 on condition that late awards and the postponement rate are lessened.
PUBLIC SECTOR BARGAINING COUNCILS
Safety and Security Sectoral Bargaining Council	Accredited for conciliation and arbitration (including Inquiry by Arbitrator) from 01 June 2020 until 31 May 2023 on condition that the settlement and postpone rate are improved upon.
South African Local Bargaining Council	Accredited for conciliation and arbitration (including Inquiry by Arbitrator) from 01 July 2020 until 30 June 2022 on condition that the settlement rate is improved upon and late awards are lessened.