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Trade unions have the power to develop and adopt plans to save jobs. Here are some strategies for unionists to consider.

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Research and strategy support for trade unions in Africa to engage with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) agreement

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The trade union movement has the opportunity to participate in the negotiations, policy development and implementation processes of the AFCFTA agreement and advance the decent work agenda on the continent.

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A trade union guide to ILO Convention 190 and Recommendation 206

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Convention 190 and Recommendation No. 206 provide a common framework to stop violence and harassment in the world of work, including gender-based violence and harassment. This ITUC guide offers workers and their representatives a basic introduction to the ILO instruments.

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Working against discrimination and homophobia in the workplace

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INTERVIEW: FEDUSA’s Social Policy Officer, Brenda Modise, speaks about the federation’s efforts to popularise its LGBTIQ+ resolution, as well as the lessons learned in promoting the rights of workers who are LGBTIQ+. The Labour Research Service supports the efforts of unions to negotiate for inclusivity and against discrimination.

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Tips for organising women in the informal economy

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Some basic recruiting strategies for organisers that want to bring women workers in the informal into the trade union.

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Inflation Monitor | July 2022

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Annual consumer inflation increased to 7.8% in July 2022 from 7.4% in June. Transport, food and non-alcoholic beverages, and housing and utilities continue to place considerable pressure on the annual rate. Bread and cereals, oils and fats, fuel and electricity contributed notably to the reading in July.

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Domestic workers demand better access to social protection

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Domestic workers’ organisations have ramped up advocacy for access to UIF and COIDA so that all workers are covered for future crises.

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Volunteer Food Handlers are the hands and heart of the National School Nutrition Programme

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The work of feeding millions of children must be seen as work deserving of recognition and value. We need decent jobs for volunteer food handlers.

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LRS WEBINAR: Negotiating for inclusivity and against discrimination

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This webinar is for working class leaders – gender coordinators, shop stewards, organisers, negotiators, and gender activists – that share a desire to protect and advance the right to equality for workers who are LGBTQ+.

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The essentials of collective bargaining in South Africa

Nine practical strategies for saving jobs at companies

A trade union guide to ILO Convention 190 and Recommendation 206

Working against discrimination and homophobia in the workplace

Tips for organising women in the informal economy

Inflation Monitor | July 2022

Volunteer Food Handlers are the hands and heart of the National School Nutrition Programme

LRS WEBINAR: Negotiating for inclusivity and against discrimination

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