AN ASSESSMENT OF THE COMMISSION FOR MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION·S JURISDICTION OVER PUBLIC SERVANTS

Abstract

The Commission for Mediation and Arbitration (CMA)has mandate, under the law, to deal with both, privatesector and public sector labour disputes, setting up twodispute resolution processes. This article examines theconflict brought about by this arrangement and makes acase for the need for the Court of Appeal of Tanzaniato intervene and issue guidance. The critical role of thegovernment in entangling this quagmire by directing onwhich disputes should be settled through the generallegal labour regime and which ones be settled throughthe public dispute settlement machinery is alsounderscored.