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Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)

Regulations

Picketing Regulations

Default Picketing Rules

9. Picketing on Employer"s Premises

 

9.1 If picketing is to take place on the employer"s premises, the employer must provide the trade union with written confirmation of the health and safety rules to be observed before, during and after the picket.

 

9.2 The employer must make the following facilities available before the commencement of the picket—
9.2.1 toilet facilities to be used by the participants in the picket;
9.2.2 running water to be used by participants for drinking and hygiene purposes;
9.2.3 appropriate shelter within the designated picketing area(s); and
9.2.4 a telephone to be used by the convenor, marshals, shop stewards or other responsible union officials for purposes of ensuring the proper conduct of the picket.

 

9.3 Participants in a picket on the employer"s premises shall, in addition to the requirements set out in paragraph 7 above—
9.3.1 remain within the designated picketing area(s);
9.3.2 observe the health and safety rules and regulations applicable in the workplace;
9.3.3 refrain from causing any damage to property or allowing any damage to be caused; and
9.3.4 leave the premises and the facilities in the condition in which they found it.