Understanding Employment Relationships and Trade Unions in South Africa

Oladele Seun, Muritala Awodun, Florence Chiwetu and Adigun Oluwatimileyin
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Oladele Seun: Bowen University
Muritala Awodun: Crown-Hill University
Florence Chiwetu: Sunrise Community Nurseries
Adigun Oluwatimileyin: Bowen University

Chapter 6 in Employee Relations and Trade Unions in Africa, 2023, pp 119-142 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Employment relations in South Africa are one of the worst in the world, primarily owing to the lack of trust between employees and their employers. While this unhealthy employment relationship has significant implications for the economy, organizational performance, and social relationships at work, trade unions have also remained apathetic to the prevailing conditions. Therefore, this chapter aims to present an understanding of employment relations and trade unions in South Africa. The chapter will explore existing studies on the employment relationship in South Africa to reveal the nature and complexities of the employee–employer relationship. Ultimately, we provide suggestions for the role of trade unions in enhancing employment relationships in South Africa.

Keywords: Employment relationships; Trade unions; South Africa; Employer; Employee (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-26825-0_6

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