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Sam who is employed by Employer A as a technician, is a shop steward (trade union
representative) for Trade Union B. After completing his Diploma in Management at UNISA.
Sam was promoted to a management position. He was, however, informed by Employer A
that since he is now part of the finance management. he must relinquish his position as a
shop steward and terminate his membership with Trade Union B. ........................................ 2
Discuss the functions of a shop steward and whether Employer A is correct toask Sam to
relinquish his position in Trade Union B and terminate his union membership. ..................... 2
The following are the function of a shop steward: .............................................................. 2
1. At the request of an employee in the workplace, to assist and represent the employee
in grievance and disciplinary proceedings ......................................................................... 2
2. To monitor the employer’s compliance and to report noncompliance with the
workplace related provisions of the LRA or any law regulating terms and conditions of
employment and any collective agreement binding on the employer, and ......................... 2
3. To perform any other function agreed to between the representative trade union and
the employer. .................................................................................................................... 2
With reference to the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and case law, it has been established that
employees have the right to participate in trade union activities and hold office as a
representative of the union.1 This right is protected by Section 4 of the LRA and is further
entrenched in the Constitution under Section 23, which provides for the right of freedom of
association.2
Based on the functions of a shop steward,……………… ...............................................
1 Labour Relations Act (LRA), No. 66 of 1995
2 Labour Relations Act (LRA), No. 66 of 1995, s23
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