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3 years ago

What to do about the lack of labour provisions in the AfCFTA agreement

Seven steps to ensure decent work in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

3 years ago

Coming out at work: A practical guide for LGBT workers

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

Coming out at work can be daunting and risky for many LGBT workers. Know how to come out in a way that is right and safe for you.

3 years ago

A guide to negotiating for inclusivity and against discrimination in the trade union and the workplace

by LRS discrimination / homophobia / LGBTI workers rights / negotiate / trade union strategies

An essential resource for trade union negotiators and activists.

3 years ago

A trade union guide to retrenchment law and processes

by LRS labour law / negotiate / retrenchment / trade union strategies

Understanding retrenchment law is a base upon which worker leaders can build strategies for saving jobs and supporting workers when retrenchments are unavoidable.

3 years ago

Six bargaining strategies for the future

by LRS collective bargaining / fourth industrial revolution / future of work / gig economy / industry 4.0 / trade union strategies

Trade unions are not powerless when it comes to influencing the future of work and shaping the reality of work.

3 years ago

Workers’ Day 2022: In praise of worker leaders in South Africa and beyond

by Trenton Elsely bargain / negotiate / organise / worker leaders / workers' day

On this Workers’ Day, the Labour Research Service praises elected worker leaders and give a voice to these courageous comrades by sharing their stories of being a worker leader.

3 years ago

Why it is necessary to support the National School Nutrition Programme and the work of the Volunteer Food Handlers

by LRS care work / National School Nutrition Programme / Power Up! / precarious employment / volunteer food handlers

The National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) is a government programme that alleviates poverty and ensures that children have the right to nutritious food that supports their ability to learn.

3 years ago

What is happening with inflation, and what does it mean for wage negotiations?

by LRS CPI / inflation / inflation monitor / negotiate / Negotiator's Guide

The trade union negotiator’s checklist for dealing with inflation in wage increases.

3 years ago

Three steps to take and save jobs before the start of a retrenchment process

by LRS collective bargaining support / covid-19 / negotiate / Negotiator's Guide / retrenchment / trade union strategies

Trade unions can intervene and try to tackle problems in companies before a Section 189 notice is issued.

3 years ago

What you need to know about negotiating better conditions at work

by LRS collective bargaining support / conditions of employment / labour law / minimum wages / Negotiator's Guide / occupational health and safety / wages

A framework for negotiating conditions at work, no matter where the workplace is located, no matter what the status of workers, and no matter how unorganised workers are.