An introduction to labour relations -- Perspectives on labour relations -- The history development of South African labour relations -- Comparative labour relations: Lessons from the brics debate -- Contemporary issues in the South African laour market -- The South African labour legislative framework -- Managing labour relations in the workplace -- Collective bargaining and organisational rights -- Negotiation -- Dispute resolution -- Worker participation in South Africa -- Industrial action -- Ethics in labour relations -- Some future patterns and predictions labour relations in South Africa.