Read More12 months ago Trade unions negotiating international trade by Nelly Nyagah afCFTA / collective bargaining / decent work / Free trade agreement / regional integration / social dialogue / trade and investment / trade unions in trade The story of our work on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) so far.
Read More12 months ago 2023 Annual Report by Trenton Elsely climate and just transition / collective bargaining and organising / corporate governance and ethical investment / future of work / gig economy / informalisation / technology for trade unions / trade and investment / Transforming unequal gender relations in the world of work Look back on the highlights from the last year and get inspired by worker organisations changing the world of work for good.
Read More1 year ago What can trade unions do about Africa’s growing sovereign debt crisis? by Dr Hod Anyigba Bretton woods institutions / collective bargaining / economic crisis / inequality / social dialogue / sovereign debt. A call to advocate for global financial system reforms to help African countries meet debt obligations.
Read More1 year ago Inflation report for trade union negotiators by George Mthethwa CPI / inflation / inflation monitor / wage bargaining A snapshot of inflation and some sub-indices from May 2023 to May 2024.
Read More1 year ago Advancing inclusion in the world of work through intersectional analysis by LRS #pride2024 / discrimination / equity bargaining / homophobia / ILO Convention 190 / inclusion and diversity / LGBTI rights LRS collaborates with unions to tackle the various forms of discrimination and inequality experienced by LGBTQ+ workers.
Read More1 year ago Leading and mobilising workers in a prolonged strike: Lessons from Kenya’s medical union by IFWEA collective bargaining and organising / digital communication / online courses / Online Labour Academy / strikes / technology for trade unions An organiser reflects on a 56-day strike by doctors in the public sector.
Read More1 year ago What’s really happening in the economy? by Trenton Elsely employment / FDI / GDP / inflation / trade and investment The TIPS Real Economy Bulletin should be compulsory reading for trade unionists.
Read More1 year ago Strengthening transformative women’s leadership development in the labour movement by Nelly Nyagah Gender-inclusive leadership / Leadership journey map / transformative leadership practices / transforming women's leadership / unequal gender relations in the world of work LRS has a global recognition in transformative leadership through an academic partnership.
Read More1 year 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 More1 year 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.