Let’s talk AI
This is how we think AI will impact our jobs and how unions work, and our first look at a speech-generating AI.
Understanding the national budget and its impact on you
The changes to expect, from the cost of living to tax brackets.
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The top ten highest-paid CEOs in South Africa
Mike Henry of BHP Billiton is the highest-paid CEO in our sample, with a total remuneration of over R 258 million in 2023.
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Women in the Just Transition: Risks and opportunities
The transition to a greener and cleaner economy cannot be ‘just’ without ensuring that women are included in the process.
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The meaning of ‘Climate Change’, ‘COP28’, and ‘Just Transition’
Key terms you need to know in trade union advocacy on a greener future that protects workers.
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How parental social protection falls short for mothers
Women are less likely to benefit from contributory schemes such as UIF and COIDA if they are linked to formal employment.
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Bargaining with South African multinationals | The LRS Pick n Pay Company Report 2023
A more flexible workforce is likely to be a Pick n Pay response to cost pressures, and retail unions will actively seek appropriate compensation for their members.
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Automation, data mining and the future of retail jobs
Automation and data mining in the context of workers’ data rights is a major concern for the future, and retail unions want to see a better balance between the use of technology and the protection of workers’ privacy and rights.
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Retail sector and company performance report | 2022
Is the company making a profit? How much does the CEO earn? Does the union have accurate information on the finances of the company? The LRS sector and company performance report for the retail sector will help the union to formulate its bargaining demands.
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Time for transparency on executive pay in South Africa
Retail executives earn 700 times more than the lowest paid workers in their industry.
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