Category: Articles

3 years ago

The labour laws every worker representative in South Africa should know

An effective shop steward can identify key labour laws to support the union’s bargaining and organising activities.

4 years ago

Bargaining Benchmarks | December 2021

by George Mthethwa bargaining benchmarks / collective bargaining support / gross domestic product / growth domestic produce / inflation / negotiate / unemployment rate / wages

Five bargaining benchmarks every trade union negotiator should know. The benchmarks will help you to enter bargaining processes as an informed role player.

4 years ago

What will it take to create a successful national response to GBV in South Africa?

by LRS femicide / GBV strategies / gender based violence / gender equality / LGBTI rights

The recent crime statistics released by the South African Police Service show Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is devastatingly pervasive. Lindelwe Nxumalo, Women’s Rights Programme Manager at ActionAid, offers some actions for ensuring a successful national response to GBV.

4 years ago

We need more resources and collaboration to tackle GBV

by Zanele Chakela femicide / GBV strategies / gender based violence / gender equality

Nontyatyambo Makapela, Programme Officer at Sister Love International South Africa, reflects on how GBV is a barrier to women’s full participation in the economy and the need for building resilient and sustainable support organisations.

4 years ago

defining a just transition for trade unions in africa

Ten trade union arguments for a just energy transition in Africa

by Marie Daniel climate change / decent work agenda / energy sector / green collective bargaining / just transition / trade union strategies

A just transition involves climate action that provides decent jobs and less hardship for workers and their communities.

4 years ago

How to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace

by LRS gender based violence / sexual harassment / young women workers

Sexual harassment in the workplace is manifesting in more subtle forms. Know more and protect your rights as a worker.

4 years ago

Addressing gender-based violence in the workplace

by LRS equity bargaining / femicide / gender based violence / gender equality / ILO Convention 190 / negotiate

When stakeholders act collectively, it is possible to transform the norms, policies and practices that perpetuate gender-based violence in the workplace.

4 years ago

Retail sector report 2021

by Dr Salomé Teuteberg bargain / company research / directors’ fees / retail sector / South African multinational companies / transforming corporate governance

This report provides trade unions with strategic research that will improve their bargaining with big retail companies. Find simplified financial information on the company. Know how much the CEO earned. Compare profits. Know the impact of Covid-19.

4 years ago

Seven steps to ensure decent work in trade agreements

by Marie Daniel afCFTA / agoa / free trade agreements / labour provisions / regional integration / trade / Tunis AfCFTA statement

The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement does not include labour provisions or references to the creation of decent work. Here’s how trade unions can argue for inclusion.

4 years ago