FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT $2[100$ MARKS$]$

Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow

Building a co$-$operative and constructive environment for labour relations

Many argue that trade unions played an enormous role in moving South Africa from apartheid to a democratic society.

Furthermore, the arguments based on the power difference between the worker and management, the possible exploitation

of workers, and bettering the conditions of the worker $$ to name a few $$ will always exist. On the other hand, many argue

that unions are going too far, that union members should not, for instance, victimise those workers who do not want to

participate in strikes, and that the union should be able to control their members better.

Emphasis is thus placed on building a co$-$operative and constructive environment for labour relations based on the

principles of joint decision$-$making, as opposed to an adversarial, conflict$-$ridden, and destructive environment of labour

relations.

A registered trade union has approached you to request recognition as a new trade union party, citing their significant

representation in the sector and the substantial number of employees they represent under a closed shop agreement. As a

seasoned labour relations practitioner provide your invaluable detailed insights to aspects in question pertaining to trade

unions in South Africa.QUESTION $1(40$ Marks$)$

The labour or employment relations is concerned with people who, because of their mutual involvement in the work

situation, have been placed in a specific relationship with one another. The employment relationship is multilayered and

dynamic, as a result it may be more complex than other relationships.

Provide a thorough description of all the parties involved in the employment$/$labour relationship and further elaborate on the

factors that impact on the interactions among these identified parties in the employment relationship.Students must unpack this question as it should be answered in

parts as the question requirements.

Firstly, a description of all parties involved in the employment$/$labour

relationship $(5$ x $4=20)$

Lastly, an elaboration on any five $(5)$ different factors that impact on

the interactions between the parties in the employment relationship

$(5$ x $4=20)$