Finnemore Introduction To Labour Relations In South Africa

This updated 12th edition of Introduction to Labour Relations in South Africa provides some exciting improvements to the same comprehensive easy-to-understand text as its predecessors. This edition updates developments in the field of macroeconomic policy and the effects of globalisation on the economy. The latest statistics on economic growth, inflation, and unemployment are provided. The effects of globalisation and Black Economic Empowerment (BEE)\and their impact on labour relations is reviewed and illustrated with appropriate case studies. The labour relations impact of the restructuring of state owned enterprises and universities is highlighted with new\case studies. Up to date information is provided relating to the latest developments in trade unions and their federations as well as the restructuring of employer organisations. Key data relating to the changing face of industrial action in South Africa is provided as well as case studies of recent strikes.

In the preface to the first edition (McGraw-Hill 1986) some background was provided to the turbulent years during which the material for this book was conceived and developed. The first ideas were put together during the three weeks of the now famous Volkswagen strike of 1980 and were initially produced as a core course in industrial relations. This was written with the expectation that industrial relations would become an increasingly pressing issue in South Africa as a whole, and not only in the Eastern Cape where it featured so prominently during those early years after Wiehahn. The original objective the course was to create awareness and knowledge of industrial relations issues across the spectrum of participants in the process.

The South African labour market has undergone unparalleled reformations since 1994. This textbook, up to date with all legislation at the time of writing, provides a comprehensive text for students at tertiary institutions. It should also be a useful reference for industrial relations practitioners.

This edition of Industrial relations in South Africa includes new sections on termination transfers, affirmative action, conflict handling, and joint problem solving.