BUSA - YOU DECIDE

[Dave A]

Maybe worth putting it out to the guys.

We think along similar lines

The only possible obstacle of consequence is if there is an outrageous membership fee - the ads pretty much cover the hosting costs with some small change to spare for software. But the original idea behind getting the site up in the first place was to get an online medium of representation that was easily accessible for business and didn't cost an arm and a leg.

Sooner or later the time is going to come to step out there and make it happen. Perhaps an affiliation with BUSA is the route.

[sterne.law@gmail.com]

I do not think the monthly fee need be out of order. The thing we all need to address is United we stand, Divided we fall. A organization that tackle the blanket decisions. Decisions made that affect many people and made in the interest of labour. The one thing folks should put their thinking caps on about is how to make a stand. Employees can cause economic harm by going on strike. I do not see too many employers resorting to lock outs and losing the turnover - this is the issue. (Remembering that with an offensive Lock out you cannot use temps) What weapons does business have to use as a form of power struggle?This is a big point?

[Dave A]

What weapons does business have to use as a form of power struggle?

The short answer I've got is to reject the "adversarial relationship" trap - it's a big part of why the LRA is problematic in the first place. The employer/employee relationship should be seen as mutually beneficial. Make sure employees don't need to waste money on union subs to get a fair deal - and make sure they know it.

I started on a long answer, but it kept getting longer and longer. I'm stopping now before my short answer goes the same way.

[sterne.law@gmail.com]

The short answer I've got is to reject the "adversarial relationship" trap - it's a big part of why the LRA is problematic in the first place. The employer/employee relationship should be seen as mutually beneficial. Make sure employees don't need to waste money on union subs to get a fair deal - and make sure they know it.

I started on a long answer, but it kept getting longer and longer. I'm stopping now before my short answer goes the same way.

I agree and it is a vicious circle that needs to stop. I believe if the parties have the interest of the nation as a whole rather than personal agendas(being agendas of a group or faction included) much can be achieved.
My "power" issue is related more to national or social issues rather than at labour or plant level. Example Eskom price increases, corruption, forced bargaining coucnils etc, etc where one has limited bargaining chips so to speak and need some leverage.