Our objectives and main aims are:* to consider and regulate in accordance with the provisions of the labour relations act and the constitution of the republic of South Africa, matters of mutual interest to the parties to the council;* to promote sound employment relationships between employers and employees in the industry;* to prevent and resolve labour disputes in accordance with the industry's collective agreements and / or the constitution of the bargaining council;* to endeavour to promote and maintain Industrial peace in the industry;* to promote centralised bargaining and conclude and enforce collective agreements for the industry;* to consider, advise and make representations on any legislation or proposed legislation that may affect the relationship between the industry's employers and employees and their representative organisations;* to consider and deal with such other matters as may affect the interest of the parties and the industry;. ..