Things we know about gender violence in schools
School-related gender-based violence is rampant but preventable. Appalled, teachers are now out to change the story.
School-related gender-based violence is rampant but preventable. Appalled, teachers are now out to change the story.
A presentation on strategies and tactics for collective bargaining to worker representatives at an LRS Bargaining Forum in Johannesburg.
The health trade union, HOSPERSA, mapped its journey strengthening equality in the union, workplace and community.
The headline Inflation rate at March 2018 was 3.8% year on year. The rate was 0.2% point lower than the corresponding annual inflation rate of 4 % in February 2018.
Is there evidence of practical measures for providing HIV/AIDS treatment in the workplace? The report explores how organisations have responded to the pandemic, as well as the relevant labour laws.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to 4% in February 2018.
The inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased to 4.4% in January 2018 from 4.7% in December 2017.
This report attempts to relate incomes in South Africa to a measure of a decent living level.
A report on the context, challenges and strategies of organising hotel workers in Namibia.
A report on the context, challenges and strategies of organising hotel workers in Zimbabwe.
A report on the context, challenges and strategies of organising hotel workers in South Africa.
Bargaining Benchmarks is a resource for role players in collective bargaining in South Africa.
The highest percentage increase on actual wages in Q1 of 2018 was recorded in the transport, storage and communication industries, at 10%.
The annual MNC Trends Report provides key information concerning the performance, operations and governance of JSE-listed South African multinational companies operating in Africa.
Trade union bargaining strategies in South African multinational companies: 2016 Fact Sheet – Revenue, profit and executive pay for the transport sector.
Trade union bargaining strategies in South African multinational companies: 2016 Fact Sheet – Revenue, profit and executive pay for the training and health sector.
Trade union bargaining strategies in South African multinational companies: 2016 Fact Sheet – Revenue, profit and executive pay for the technology and telecommunications sector.
Trade union bargaining strategies in South African multinational companies: 2016 Fact Sheet – Revenue, profit and executive pay for the retail sector.
Trade union bargaining strategies in South African multinational companies: 2016 Fact Sheet – Revenue, profit and executive pay for the paper and packaging sector.
Trade union bargaining strategies in South African multinational companies: 2016 Fact Sheet – Revenue, profit and executive pay for the mining sector.
Trade union bargaining strategies in South African multinational companies: 2016 Fact Sheet – Revenue, profit and executive pay for the industrial sector.
Trade union bargaining strategies in South African multinational companies: 2016 Fact Sheet – Revenue, profit and executive pay for the hospitality and media sector.
Trade union bargaining strategies in South African multinational companies: 2016 Fact Sheet – Revenue, profit and executive pay for the food and beverages sector.
Trade union bargaining strategies in South African multinational companies: 2016 Fact Sheet – Revenue, profit and executive pay for the diversified holdings sector.
Trade union bargaining strategies in South African multinational companies: 2016 Fact Sheet – Revenue, profit and executive pay for the construction sector.
Trade union bargaining strategies in South African multinational companies: 2016 Fact Sheet – Revenue, profit and executive pay for the banking and financial services sector.
The Meadowlands Clinic Pilot Project brought together all stakeholders involved in the health system in one locality to take up actions that will collectively impact on reducing the high levels of gender-based violence.
Young women involved in the Decisions for Life campaign in South Africa share their own stories and experiences making the trade union a home for young women.
The Decisions for life: Sexual harassment booklet focuses on sexual harassment in the workplace and the protections available to workers.
This booklet shows the impact of the Decisions for Life campaign on the lives of young women workers.
The booklet features examples of work contracts as well as basic workplace rights, to inform young women workers of their right to decent work.
This booklet focuses on young working mothers and the challenges they experience trying to continue breastfeeding when they return to work.
The Decisions for Life campaign builds the power of young women so that they are able to confront issues in the workplace and make decisions about their lives.
We support the efforts of trade unions in the health sector to end gender-based violence in the health system.
The annual MNC Trends Report provides key information concerning the performance, operations and governance of JSE-listed South African multinational companies operating in Africa.
The annual MNC Trends Report provides key information concerning the performance, operations and governance of JSE-listed South African multinational companies operating in Africa.
National minimum wage campaign – because work should lift you out of poverty, not keep you there. LRS has a long history participating in the minimum wage debate in South Africa.
A review of company reporting practices with regards to Corporate Social Responsibility and the Environment.
The annual MNC Trends Report provides key information concerning the performance, operations and governance of JSE-listed South African multinational companies operating in Africa.
We supported trade unions in ten countries in sub-Saharan Africa to renew their bargaining and organising strategies for tackling inequality in global value chains.
What does a decent life look like? The Decent Standard of Living Project attempts to derive an understanding of what constitutes a broadly acceptable living level that should be used to reflect a basic living level in South Africa.
We support the struggle by activists to create zero percent Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in communities in South Africa.
What will it take to support education unions to end school-related gender-based violence? Labour Research Service supports the struggle by trade unions to end school-related gender-based violence in Africa.
The South African Multinational Corporations (MNC) Database holds unique financial, operational and governance information relating to South African multinational companies operating in Africa.
We support the capacity of UNI Global Union affiliates in Africa to monitor and influence the activities of South African multinational companies. Unions are increasingly working to ensure that MNCs comply with existing Global Framework Agreements and the Decent Work Agenda.
We support trade union activists in creating cultures of gender equality in the trade union and workplace.
The Collective Bargaining Support Programme offers research, information and education to trade unions to support their efforts to improve bargaining and organising activities and strategies.
The Transforming Corporate Governance Programme provides the labour movement with strategic company research on South African multinational corporations operating in sub-Saharan Africa. The research relates directly to the workers’ own conditions of employment.
The Gender Equality Programme of the Labour Research Service supports the building of cultures of gender equality in trade unions, the workplace and community.
Decisions for Life campaign aimed to achieve better working conditions for young women and to increase their numbers in trade unions and union leadership positions.
The Labour Rights for Women campaign empowers women to organise and defend their rights in the workplace.
How can a National Minimum Wage contribute to narrowing the gender pay gap and moving us closer to gender equality?
This report explores the disconnect between trade union labour policy and practice related to gender inequality.
A study on discrimination at work on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in South Africa.
This booklet outlines the various laws relating to workplace rights and provides advice on preventing and responding to discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
The stories in this book are written by the participants of Letsema, our inspiring collective impact initiative for ending gender-based violence in the Vaal in Gauteng province.
This booklet is an educational resource for trade unions on the important subject of a national minimum wage in South Africa.
The aim of this pilot study was to ascertain whether South Africans can reach an agreement about how a decent standard of living is defined and the things that constitute a decent standard of living.
Trade unions in the retail sector formed an alliance to respond to Shoprite’s expansion into Africa.
This company analysis of Shoprite and its dealings with workers provides a resource base for regional trade unions to engage strategically with the South African retailer.
As Pick n Pay sets up to expand into Africa, it is essential that labour rights, good corporate governance and social responsibility move with it.
The publication summarises our in-depth analysis of Massmart, including the degree of unionisation and other labour-related challenges for trade unions organising at the company.
As Massmart/Walmart expands further in Africa, it is essential that labour rights, good corporate governance and social responsibility move with it.
Who is Shoprite? Where does the company operate? How is it performing? What’s the wage gap at Shoprite?
Are global framework agreements useful in the struggle for global solidarity?
A case study of the organization of casual and contract workers by the South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU).
A snapshot of the domestic work industry in South Africa.
The inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased to 4.7% in December 2017 from 4.6% in November 2017.
The year-on-year inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) slowed down to 4.6% in November 2017 from 4.8% in October 2017.
The year-on-year inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) slowed down to 4.8% in October 2017 from 5.1% in September 2017.
The year-on-year inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased to 5.1% in September 2017 from 4.8% in August 2017.
The year-on-year inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased to 4.8% in August 2017 from 4.6% in July 2017.
The year-on-year inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to 4.6% in July 2017 from 5.1% in June 2017.
The year-on-year inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 5.4% in May 2017 down from 5.3% in April 2017.
The year-on-year inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 5.3% in April 2017 down from 6.1% in March 2017.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) slowed to 6.1% in March 2017
The year-on-year inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) slowed down to 6.3% in February 2017 from 6.6% recorded in January 2017.
The year-on-year inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) slowed down to 6.6% in January 2017 from 6.8% recorded in December 2016.
An analysis of collective bargaining agreements at AngloGold Ashanti operations.
Who is Pick n Pay Group? Where does the company operate? How is it performing? How much are directors earning and what’s the wage gap?
Who is Massmart? Where does the company operate? How is it performing? What are the minimum wages at Massmart Stores?
The research provides company information that trade unions need to effectively engage with Anglogold Ashanti at a national and regional level.