Features of collective bargaining agreements

(1) Every collective bargaining agreement shall, (a) be reduced to writing and duly signed for and on behalf of the parties to the agreement; (b) contain the date on which it enters into force; (c) contain effective and adequate procedures for the avoidance and settlement of disputes arising from the interpretation, application or operation of the agreement and such procedures may provide for the reference of any dispute to conciliation, mediation or arbitration; (d) provide for such other matters as may be agreed between the parties to the agreement; and (e) be lodged with the Minister, the Registrar and the Tripartite Body. (2) Any collective bargaining agreement which does not meet all the requirements specified in subsection (1) of this section but which was in force immediately prior to the commencement of this Act shall continue in force until it expires or is repealed and replaced by a new collective bargaining agreement made pursuant to this Act.