A Comparative Analysis of the Implementation of Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining Principles in Post-Apartheid South Africa and The U-nited States of America in Respect of ILO Standards

Abstract

This article attempts to investigate the extent to which post-apartheid South Africa and United States of America have implemented freedom of association and collective bargaining principles in workplace environment in respect of ILO standards. The investigation shows that South Africa has done better than USA in the implementation of freedom of association and collective bargaining principles. Post-apartheid South Africa has well-structured legal framework to promote and implement freedom of association and collective bargaining principles when compared with USA. This paper highlights the precarious state of trade unions in the USA in implementing freedom of association and collective bargaining process in the workplace environment.