Chapter II: Freedom of Association and General Protections
4. Employees' right to freedom of association

1. Every employee has the right-

1. to participate in forming a trade union or federation of trade unions; and

2. to join a trade union, subject to its constitution.

2. Every member of a trade union has the right, subject to the constitution of that trade union-

1. to participate in its lawful activities;

2. to participate in the election of any of its office-bearers, officials or trade union representatives;

3. to stand for election and be eligible for appointment as an office-bearer or official and, if elected or appointed, to hold office.

4. to stand for election and be eligible for appointment as a trade union representative and, if elected or appointed, to carry out the functions of a trade union representative in terms of this Act or any collective agreement.

3. Every member of a trade union that is a member of a federation of trade unions has the right, subject to the constitution of that federation-

1. to participate in its lawful activities;

2. to participate in the election of any of its office-bearers or officials; and

3. to stand for election and be eligible for appointment as an office-bearer or official and, if elected or appointed, to hold office.