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- The role and rights of the trade union organizer in the union and in the workplace
- It has been brought to my attention that you have a problem with us being part of a trade union. Can you please help me to understand why that is?
- I don't think it is necessary and we don't have time to entertain this. End of story.
- The role and rights of the trade union organizer in the union and in the workplace
- This cannot be the end of this discussion because according to section 4 of the Labour Relations Act, every employee has the right to join a trade union. You would be going against the constitituion if you tried to stop us.
- I also have rights. As a trade union organizer, I have the right to participate in forming a trade union. More so, I have the right to monitor and report any of the employer's contraventions of the law to the appropriate authorities and assist employees in grievance hearings.
- No Ms Jefferson. It is not a threat. I am simply informing you of the rights that i have as a trade union organizer. I have a role to fulfil, I have made a commitment to a lot of people and they are counting on me.
- The role and rights of the trade union organizer in the union and in the workplace
- Are you threatening me? I dare you to challenge me!
- I know there are a lot of misconceptions about unions, please allow me clarify.
- Shortly after meeting with one of the employees, Michael arranged a meeting with the employer to express his concerns.
- The role and rights of the trade union organizer in the union and in the workplace
- That is not what unions are for. We just want fairness and peace in the workplace. We would never bully you or make absurd demands.
- I was fine with just one or two of you being in the union, but if everyone joins, i am afraid it might cause chaos. Workers use unions as a way to bully their employers and make unrealistic demands. I don't want that here.
- She was not very receptive, but he then continued to tell her that they had the right to belong to a union and that she could be in trouble for trying to stop them.
- The role and rights of the trade union organizer in the union and in the workplace
- I am having a little conference with some of the workers later today. I will answering questions and giving out information regarding the union. Should you should come by. It will surely change your mind about more of us joining the union
- I don't know about that...
- The employer quickly got upset by this and Michael tried to find another way to get her to understand. He is aware that there are misconceptions about unions and wanted to know what was bothering her.
- The role and rights of the trade union organizer in the union and in the workplace
- Thank you all for coming.
- There was a misconception on the employer's part with regards to trade unions and their role. This is why she was so adamant about her employees staying out of unions. Michael then explained to her that she could also benefit from the protection and support of the union.
- As an employer, you can also belong to the union. That way you can also be protected.
- As a union organizer, it is part of his duties to organize rallies in an attempt to recruit more members. H e then invited Mrs Jefferson so that she may see that unions are not against employers.
- We'll see. I can't make any promises.
- The gathering was a success. Michael spoke about the benefits of joining a union and many people, including Mrs Jefferson, joined the union.
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