RRLLB81 Assignment 2 (RESEARCH COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2026 - DUE 10 September 2026 - The Extension of Collective Agreements and the Protection of the Constitutional Right to Strike

RRLLB81 Assignment 2 (RESEARCH COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2026 - DUE 10 September 2026 - The Extension of Collective Agreements and the Protection of the Constitutional Right to Strike; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations. For assistance, Whats-App 0.8.1..2.7.8..3.3.7.2... Collective bargaining remains one of the most important mechanisms through which employees and employers regulate wages and conditions of employment. Trade unions often conclude collective agreements with employers on behalf of their members. In certain circumstances, collective agreements may also affect employees who are not parties to the agreement. This raises questions regarding the extent to which collective agreements may bind minority trade unions, non-unionised employees, or employees represented by different trade unions. Furthermore, where collective bargaining fails, employees may resort to strike action in pursuit of their demands. The constitutional right to strike must, however, be exercised within the framework established by labour legislation. A dispute arose at Mega Motor Manufacturing (MMM) during annual wage negotiations. Different trade unions RRLLB81/103/2/2026 55 concluded different agreements with the employer, while another trade union declared a dispute and subsequently embarked upon strike action. The employer is uncertain about the legal consequences of the various collective agreements and the status of the strike. Conduct research and critically investigate the legal effect of collective agreements concluded by majority and minority trade unions, with particular reference to their binding effect on union members and non-unionised employees. Furthermore, examine the legal requirements for protected strike action and the consequences of non-compliance with those requirements. Cases National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) and others v Bader Bop (Pty) Ltd and another 2003 (3) SA 513 (CC) Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union v Chamber of Mines of South Africa 2017 (3) SA 242 (CC) Books Grogan J, Workplace Law (10th edn, Juta 2009) McGregor M and others, Labour Law Rules (3rd edn, Siber Ink 2017) Legislation Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 Journal Articles Coleman TE and Mpedi LG, ‘Collective bargaining and the Representation in the Gig Economy in South Africa’ (2023) 48 JJS 54