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The State of Collective Bargaining in South Africa: An Empirical and Conceptual Study of Collective Bargaining

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  • Shane Godfrey
  • Jan Theron
  • Margareet Visser

    (Development Policy Research Unit, University of Cape Town)

Abstract

The research examines the current state of collective bargaining, the nature of existing bargaining structures, alternative models that have developed, and the problems being experienced in the current system. The impact of collective bargaining on small business is also an aspect of the research. The aim was to understand how labour policy and regulation can better support collective bargaining.

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  • Shane Godfrey & Jan Theron & Margareet Visser, 2007. "The State of Collective Bargaining in South Africa: An Empirical and Conceptual Study of Collective Bargaining," Working Papers 07130, University of Cape Town, Development Policy Research Unit.
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    1. Neil Rankin, 2006. "The Regulatory Environment and SMMEs. Evidence from South African Firm Level Data," Working Papers 06113, University of Cape Town, Development Policy Research Unit.
    2. Shane Godfrey & Johann Maree & Jan Theron, 2006. "Conditions of Employment and Small Business: Coverage, Compliance and Exemptions," Working Papers 06106, University of Cape Town, Development Policy Research Unit.
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    Keywords

    South Africa: collective bargaining; bargaining structure; small business; regulation;
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