Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)

The Glass Sector shall operate a standard work week of 42 normal working hours. In the event of any reduction in working hours being required in order to comply with this Clause, those employers currently working in excess of 42 ordinary hours per week shall comply with the provisions of this clause. Should a reduction in the hours of work be necessary in order to comply with the provisions of this clause such a reduction shall be without loss of pay or benefits to the employee, or a reduction in the employee's conditions of employment.

The parties agreed that the existing arrangements for working hours in respect of the continuous process workers and shift workers will remain unchanged.