Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)Chapter III : Collective BargainingPart C : Bargaining Councils27. Establishment of bargaining councils |
| (1) | One or more registered trade unions and one or more registered employers" organisations may establish a bargaining council for a sector and area by— |
| (a) | adopting a constitution that meets the requirements of section 30; and |
| (b) | obtaining registration of the bargaining council in terms of section 29. |
| (2) | The State may be a party to any bargaining council established in terms of this section if it is an employer in the sector and area in respect of which the bargaining council is established. |
| (3) | If the State is a party to a bargaining council in terms of subsection (2), any reference to a registered employers" organisation includes a reference to the State as a party. |
| (4) | A bargaining council may be established for more than one sector. |