Working Together

The format of the series is drama (varying between 6.5 to 8 minutes in length), followed by a short question-and-answer session between a labour department representative and the programme's narrator. The purpose of these sessions is to provide further clarity on those labour amendments highlighted in the preceding drama.

The "dramatisation of information" is a tested, internationally known technique for conveying abstract or difficult themes to a wide listenership by using the format of "soap opera" radio dramas.

This programme was broadcast on 20 community radio stations throughout South Africa.

Rights.

In 2002, specific amendments to the laws were dealt with, for example, those surrounding the dismissal of a worker on probation, the conciliation-arbitration process, and retrenchments.

Programmes funded by the South African Department of Labour explain the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act in order to make people aware of worker and employer rights and obligations.