17/02/2026
The NAPWU–BIPA Joint Induction Program was successfully held in Otjiwarongo from 11–13 February 2026.
The induction served as a refresher, reskilling and upskilling for the elected Workplace Employees Representatives who also form part of the Negotiation Committee and participate in collective bargaining.
During the session, the following key areas were covered:
✅Introductions to BIPA and NAPWU houses, their teams and work cultures;
✅Introductions of BIPA Policies, Practices and Procedures;
✅ Introduction to the NAPWU Constitution;
✅ Duties and responsibilities of Workplace Representatives;
✅ Overview of NAPWU–BIPA Recognition Agreement and the Collective Recognition & Procedural Agreement (30 July 2019);
✅ Understanding the Labour Act No. 11 of 2007 and key ILO Conventions;
✅ Principles of collective bargaining and negotiation skills;
✅ Understanding misconduct and disciplinary procedures; and
✅Understanding dispute resolution procedures:- Conciliations and Arbitrations.
The objective was further to strengthen collective collaboration during representation and the application of agreed processes to collectively improve workers’ terms and conditions of employment.
