FINAL LEG OF DRAFT LABOUR RELATIONS BILL NEGOTIATIONS

17 July 1995

Negotiations aimed at reaching consensus on the draft Labour Relations Bill commenced on 4 May 1995 when government, business and labour presented their responses to the bill at a special extended session of Nedlac's Labour Market Chamber.

After 149 hours in formal meetings, the negotiations were finally concluded this morning, with a meeting of the technical committee appointed to consider the last outstanding issues. A report was presented to the Nedlac Executive Council today for its consideration. Any changes to the report will be explained during today's media conference.