Cofesa calls for 'Pendulum Arbitration' as an alternative practical way of resolving labour disputes
It is widely reported that South Africa is gearing up for major showdowns between workers’ unions and employers in the weeks ahead, as both sides take a hard stance on wage negotiations. Workers in the mining industry have already embarked on a three-month-long strike but they will soon be joined by the steel industry and public service workers at the South African Revenue Service (SARS). In a submission to government Cofesa called for the implementation of ‘Pendulum Arbitration’ as an alternative practical way of resolving labour disputes.
Source: polity.org.za