The National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac)

Nedlac is a statutory body that was established through the Nedlac Act No. 35 of 1994 and operates under the terms of its own Nedlac Constitution. The Nedlac Act therefore legislatively articulates Nedlac’s mandate. In this regard, and in terms of the Act, Nedlac’s objectives are to: • Strive to promote the goals of economic growth, participation in economic decision-making and social equity. • Seek to reach consensus and conclude agreements on matters pertaining to social and economic policy. • Consider all proposed labour legislation relating to labour market policy before it is introduced in Parliament. • Consider all significant changes to social and economic policy before they are implemented or introduced in Parliament. • Encourage and promote the formulation of co-ordinated policy on social and economic matters. • Consider socio-economic disputes in terms of section 77 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA).