Category: Articles

9 months ago

What can a worker expect from their employer if they are too sick to work?

A recent ruling by the CCMA provides insight.

9 months ago

Women in Trade: Can the AfCFTA ensure empowerment and equality?

by Dr Hod Anyigba afCFTA / African continental free trade area / cross-border trade / gender equality / informal economy / Protocol on women and youth in trade / women in trade

Labour protocols that ensure inclusion and equity help distribute trade benefits fairly.

9 months ago

Women in the Just Transition: Risks and opportunities

by Dr Salomé Teuteberg climate change / climate justice / gender equality / green collective bargaining / green jobs / just transition / women in energy

The transition to a greener and cleaner economy cannot be ‘just’ without ensuring that women are included in the process.

9 months ago

Mainstreaming gender in free trade agreements

by Nelly Nyagah afCFTA / Free trade agreement / gender mainstreaming / informal cross-border trade / informal economy / women in trade

Interview with Marie Thiam Soumaré General Secretary of the National Union of Autonomous Trade Unions of Senegal and Continental President of the African Women Network of AfCFTA.

9 months ago

Principles for workers’ data privacy and protection

by LRS automation / data mining / future of work / technology / workers’ data rights

As employers increasingly use data for key decisions, unions demand transparency to protect the dignity and autonomy of all workers.

9 months ago

Leader helps Malawi women unionists to thrive

by Nelly Nyagah bargaining strategies / organising / parental leave / retail / women leadership development

Elina Nzumwa’s leadership journey is an inspiring example for all women in the labour movement as we celebrate Women’s Month in South Africa.

9 months ago

The ILO offers official guidance on living wages

by Global Labour Column decent standard of living / decent work / living wage / wages

A living wage should allow a worker to lead a decent life.

9 months ago

Wage settlements at industries and bargaining councils

by George Mthethwa AWARD / bargaining councils / collective bargaining agreements / wages

In Q2 2024, median wage increases ranged from 4% to 8%, with Agriculture leading at 8.5%. The median increase across all bargaining councils was 6%, against a 5.1% inflation rate.

9 months ago

Using technology to amplify voices and effect change

by Nelly Nyagah care work / digital activism / gender inequality / poverty / precarious employment / social protection / unemployment / women's month

Thabisile Miya, Coordinator at Amandla.mobi, shares her journey in digital activism, promoting economic justice, rights, and dignity for society’s most vulnerable.

9 months ago