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1 week ago
Negotiating jobs in the clothing and textiles industry
by Nelly Nyagah A Labour of Love / AfCFTA negotiations / clothing manufacturing / Protocol on Trade in Goods / regional value chains / rules of origin / social dialogue / trade liberalisation
Trade unions must be in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) negotiations for decent work.
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1 week ago
The top ten highest-paid CEOs in South Africa
by Dr Salomé Teuteberg CEO pay / Companies Amendment Act / executive remuneration / wage inequality / wages
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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3 weeks ago
Coal workers face an uncertain future
by The Conversation climate change / decent jobs / energy sector / just transition / women in energy
A study examines the understanding of decent work among fossil fuel workers whose jobs will be phased out.
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3 weeks ago
Empower young women workers to claim their rights
by Nelly Nyagah collective bargaining and organising / feminist perspectives / GBVH / gender equality / labour rights / women's leadership development / young women workers
Young women’s voices are vital to creating an inclusive and equitable world of work.
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3 weeks ago
How to build a wage demand
by LRS bargaining benchmarks / Negotiator's Guide / wage bargaining / wages
Essential questions for negotiators to consider when preparing for wage bargaining.
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1 month ago
Inflation explainer for trade union negotiators
by LRS CPI / inflation / inflation monitor / wage bargaining
The November inflation data and how it impacts workers and wage negotiations.
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1 month ago
A series of benchmarks to inform wage negotiations
by George Mthethwa GDP / inflation / unemployment rate / wage bargaining / wages
Persuasive wage demands start with reasonable evidence, and the Bargaining Benchmarks publication delivers it.
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2 months ago
Crossing Threads: How African trade unions are shaping the AfCFTA
by Nelly Nyagah A Labour of Love / afCFTA / clothing manufacturing / impact / Protocol on Trade in Goods / regional value chains / rules of origin / social dialogue / trade and investment / trade liberalisation
Behind the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement lies a fundamental question: how can trade serve the people who power it?
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2 months ago
Strategies for creating safe spaces for workers to speak out and take actions
by Nelly Nyagah GBV / gender based violence and harassment / ILO Convention 190 / lgbtq+ / safe spaces
Workers must feel safe to report violence, harassment, or discrimination they experience or witness.
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2 months ago
Five steps to assess workplace risks of violence and harassment
by Nina Benjamin GBVH / gender based violence and harassment / ILO Convention 190 / occupational health and safety
Violence and harassment as an occupational safety and health issue.