This paper provides a historical overview of the South African trade union movement, followed by a brief discussion of the labour market legislation and institutions formed since 1994. Thereafter, a detailed evaluation of the impact of trade unions, legislation, and institutions on labour market...

Textbook on the recent trade union history in South Africa. This history is placed in an analysis of prevailing legal, social and economic conditions. The author also gives an account of the trade unions' relationship with the political anti-apartheid opposition organisations. (DÜI-Eng)