INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Most industrial relations systems are tripartite.

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The MTUC is responsible for preparing the legislation which establishes the rights of employers and employees.

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The strongest reason for employees to join a union is because they want to socialize with other workers in the organization.

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According to Trade Union Act 1959, employers have the right to stop employees from forming or joining a union.

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Members of the police force, armed forces and the prison service are restricted from joining trade unions.

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The most important criteria for a union to be registered is that its intended members must come from either the same or similar trade, occupation or industry or same establishment.

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National unions are formed by workers in a company or organization where their members are confined to employees in that particular establishment.

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Collective bargaining can begin after the trade union has been approved by the DG of Trade Union.

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In collective bargaining, the trade union representatives can negotiate with the employer on all issues pertaining to employees working condition including promotion, transfers and work duties.

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For a collective agreement to be a valid and binding contract, it must be in writing, signed by both parties and must specify their duration which shall not be less than three years.

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