Category: Articles

The invisible struggles of women leaders

We advocate for transformative leadership to tackle systemic biases and entrenched masculine norms that marginalise women leaders.

10 months ago

Inflation data for trade union negotiators

by George Mthethwa CPI / inflation / inflation monitor / wage bargaining

What has happened to inflation and selected sub-indices from June 2022 to July 2024.

10 months ago

Aunty Bettie: a lifetime of fighting for women farm workers

by GroundUp farm workers / national minimum wage / organising / precarious employment / women's month / workers’ rights

“If you know your rights you can stand up for yourself.”

11 months ago

Unlocking the true value of women’s work in school nutrition

by Matshidiso Lencoasa and Nina Benjamin care work / gender equity / National School Nutrition Programme / precarious employment / UIF benefits / volunteer food handlers / women's month

Recognising the work of the women who feed the learners in our communities is a powerful starting point in valuing care work in society.

11 months ago

The reclaimer advocate

by Nelly Nyagah GBV / organising / precarious work / reclaimers / women leadership / women's month

Eva Mokoena, Organiser at the African Reclaimers Organisation, discusses her journey as a reclaimer and feminist leader inspiring women in a male-dominated sector.

11 months ago

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

by GroundUp CCMA / Labour Relations Act / unfair dismissal / workers’ rights

A recent ruling by the CCMA provides insight.

11 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.

11 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.

11 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.

11 months ago