How Does a Bargaining Council Work for Hairdressers, Restaurants, and Clothing Manufacturers?

Speaking generally, a bargaining council is an entity formed within specific industries that mediate matters such as labour disputes, the creation of collective agreements, and the establishment of schemes and proposals on policies and laws. But, when we speak less generally, do all bargaining councils work the same way? For example, does the clothing bargaining council or the bargaining council for hairdressing work differently from the bargaining council for the restaurant and catering trade? And, do these bargaining councils work differently from those in other industries?To answer these questions, let us take a brief look at each one individually:Clothing Bargaining CouncilThe council for clothing manufacturing industry details many powers and functions relative to its operation. Among these are the conclusion and enforcement of collective agreements, the establishment of funds for dispute resolution, the establishment of training as well as medial and sick pay schemes, the development of proposals regarding policy and legislation, and so on.Bargaining Council for HairdressingThe hairdressing council falls under the National Bargaining Council for the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty and Skincare industry, the parties of which comprise the union (UASA) and the employers (EOHCB).  This particular council’s objectives promote collective bargaining, reaching collective agreements, and preventing and resolving disputes within the industry. It also deals with wage discrepancies, sick pay, etc.Bargaining Council for the Restaurant and Catering TradeThe council for the restaurant industry lists its services as the prevention and resolution of labour disputes, the establishment of education and training schemes, reaching collective agreements, the provision of industrial support services, and the establishment and administration of pension, provident, medical aid, sick pay, holiday and unemployment funds, among others.Some services may differ slightly in semantics, but generally speaking each industry’s bargaining council offers similar services to workers in that industry.Bargaining Council Pretoria or Bargaining Council Parow?The physical location of a particular bargaining council doesn’t necessarily affect its ability to help workers in the industry it represents. The bargaining councils detailed above operate on a national basis, meaning that they are prepared to offer assistance to employees of their respective industries nationwide.So, whether it is a bargaining council Pretoria or a bargaining council Parow, a national bargaining council has the means to offer help to all South African workers in the industry it oversees.For the specifics on bargaining councils and how they work, be sure to contact Sabinet today!Image credit: http://www.crouchendsocialise.co.uk/business-listings-hairdressers/, a national bargaining council has the means to offer help to all South African workers in the industry it oversees.For the specifics on bargaining councils and how they work, be sure to contact Sabinet today! Image credit: http://www.crouchendsocialise.co.uk/business-listings-hairdressers/