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Strategies to inspire, organise and represent workers

An introduction to The LRS Negotiator’s Guide | A video presentation of the leading ideas from each of the chapters of the Guide.

3 years ago

Can workers in Ghana’s manufacturing sector gain from the AfCFTA?

by LRS afCFTA / Ghana / manufacturing / regional integration / trade

Our research shows real opportunities for Ghana to enhance its manufacturing capability and create jobs under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. But for businesses and citizens to fully benefit, stakeholders must address some immediate risks.

3 years ago

Bargaining Benchmarks | July 2022

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

LRS Bargaining Benchmarks publication is for trade union negotiators. Our series of benchmarks will help the negotiator to enter into bargaining as an informed role player.

3 years ago

Education unions build momentum to end violence in schools in the time of covid-19

by LRS covid-19 pandemic / online communication platforms / school related gender based violence / trade union strategies

Here is the experience of Joan Aja, Gender and Resource Mobilisation Officer at Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU).

3 years ago

Annual Report | 2021

by Trenton Elsely Annual Report / collective bargaining support / participatory education / promoting gender equality / research / transforming corporate governance

Over 30 years working for workers: See our programme work report for 2021 and financial statements.

3 years ago

Trade union strategies for bargaining with foreign companies

by LRS bargain / clover strike / trade union strategies / wage negotiations

In November, workers at Israeli-owned dairy company, Clover, went on a prolonged strike. In this video, Cynthia Joyce, National Sector Organiser at the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU), notes four key lessons for worker organisations negotiating with foreign companies.

3 years ago

14 steps trade unions can take to prevent discrimination against LGBT workers

by LRS equity bargaining / homophobia / LGBTI workers rights / negotiate

Trade unions work to protect the rights of all members, including those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT). #PrideMonth2022

3 years ago

LRS Webinar Series | Introducing The Negotiators’ Guide

by LRS bargain / future of work / LRS Webinars / negotiate / Negotiator's Guide / organise / trade union strategies

The Labour Research Service presented the first of a series of webinars on The Negotiators’ Guide to shop stewards, organisers and negotiators. View the webinar recording and resources.

3 years ago

Wage Bargaining | Four lessons from trade unions in the public sector

by LRS bargaining levels / collective bargaining agreements / negotiating strategies / Negotiator's Guide / wage bargaining

Trade unions in the public sector want big changes in how the remuneration of their members is negotiated. In this video, HOSPERSA’s Chief Negotiator at the PSCBC, Suzan Ntlatleng, shares the key lessons learned during wage negotiations.

3 years ago

The Fourth Industrial Revolution: a seductive idea requiring critical engagement

by LRS decent work agenda / digital democracy / fourth industrial revolution / gender inequality / trade union strategies

Digital technologies are reshaping the structure of the labour market and conditions of work. We can allow capital to do what it wants. Or we can start imagining a world where we set the parameters for what technology should be.