Read More12 months ago Key benchmarks for effective bargaining by George Mthethwa GDP / inflation / unemployment rate / wage bargaining / wages The benchmarks that will prepare worker leaders for bargaining processes.
Read More12 months ago What qualities should you look for in a shop steward? by Nelly Nyagah electing shop stewards / negotiation skills workplace representation / shop steward qualities / worker leaders A union member in a workplace can vote for a shop steward or nominate themselves. Here are the qualities of a good shop steward.
Read More12 months ago Industry wage settlements | Q1 2024 by George Mthethwa AWARD database / collective bargaining agreements / wages A snapshot of wage settlements in selected industries.
Read More12 months ago What to do if you are sexually harassed at the workplace by Nelly Nyagah GBV / gender based violence and harassment / sexual harassment / workers’ rights / workplace sexual harassment Your rights, available support, and steps to take to address sexual harassment at work.
Read More12 months ago Power cuts have hit the labour market hard by The Conversation energy / green transition / loadshedding / manufacturing / power cuts / unemployment / wages The biggest toll has been on jobs, according to a new research.
Read More12 months ago What is an employment contract? by LRS BCEA / employment contract sample / employment contracts / job seeker support / young women workers What to expect on your employment contract, types of workplace contracts, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Read More12 months ago [LRS Podcast] Power and Politics: Navigating South Africa’s Electoral Landscape by Trenton Elsely A Labour of Love / African National Congress / Election predictions South Africa / electoral law south africa / governance / LRS Podcast / South Africa election 2024 This is a Labour of Love – a podcast exploring the world of work for civil society and trade union actors in Africa. Episode 1 features the election in South Africa.
Read More12 months ago A Labour of Love Podcast by LRS A Labour of Love / social dialogue / trade union development / world of work A podcast about the world of work for civil society and trade union actors in Africa.
Read More1 year ago Inflation slows for the second month in April by George Mthethwa CPI / inflation / inflation monitor / wage bargaining The slight improvement in inflation informs our wage negotiations and expectations for adjustments.
Read More1 year ago Valuing care work: What are the prospects for women in the National School Nutrition Programme? by Nina Benjamin care economy / care work / National School Nutrition Programme / precarious work / volunteer food handlers Recognising Volunteer Food Handlers as deserving of decent work is an important starting point for establishing a society that truly values care work.